by skimhenson | Nov 2, 2010 | patriotism, relationships, family stories
When I stepped into the voting booth this morning, it occurred to me I had no idea whether my parents were Republicans or Democrats. Strange, huh? I typically vote straight ticket and today was no exception. However, if Dad and Mom had been in line, they could have...
by skimhenson | Sep 11, 2010 | patriotism, relationships, family stories
Dad stopped to watch a flag waving high on the flagpole. I stood quietly beside him and squinted to see its red and white stripes. I looked up at Dad in a starched blue shirt tucked neatly into his creased uniform pants. The eight silver stripes on his jacket sleeve...