This statue is part of the memorial that remembers the sacrifice of the “Charleston Nine” – nine firefighters who died battling the Charleston Sofa Super Store this week in 2007. Note the two inscriptions: one “Chas 9” on the helmet, and the date on the axe head.
For those looking at the skies this week, there was a singular notable event. On May 30, a meteor -- or fireball -- exploded in the sky over Boston. The exploding meteor resulted in numerous calls to emergency services before people realized what had actually happened.
• June 14. On this day in 1777, the Second Continental Congress passes the Flag Act of 1777, which makes the Stars and Stripes the official Flag of the United States. That Act required the flag to have 13 red and white stripes with thirteen white stars in a blue field. Remaining within those boundaries, the American Flag has been modified numerous times, lastly by President Dwight Eisenhower. Incidentally, the President has the authority to modify the flag by Executive Order.
Greetings and blessings! An old gospel song says, “God specializes and He will do like no other, but God can do.” Only God and you know, the impossible that you are going through; so, can I pray for and with you? This encouragement prayer is inspired by Dr. Robert Singleton and I’ve paraphrased it just for you.
Leaders of our neighbors to the south – Columbus – are considering a curfew for teens in at least one area of the city and the pushback has already started. Columbus is not the first place to do this.
No, not ET from the mega hit movie of the same name, but Unidentified Flying Objects and whatever is controlling them.
Leaders of our neighbors to the south – Columbus – are considering a curfew for teens in at least one area of the city and the pushback has already started. Columbus is not the first place to do this.
No, not ET from the mega hit movie of the same name, but Unidentified Flying Objects and whatever is controlling them.
This week in 1984, Priscilla Presley opens Elvis Presley’s home to the public as a museum – expect for the bathroom in which he died which remains closed to visitors. Graceland remains a huge attraction for fans and tourists alike.
Some things I’ve smiled about recently … some that happened to me, some that I found. Enjoy …
