Flag Day musings by Mr. Banana Hammock (not Omari)

God I love Omari...

As some may note, I am not Adams Morgan – 35, but Adams Morgan -36. The reason? It is my birthday. Yes, Mr. Banana Hammock ages, but much more slowly than normal guys. And yes he will be celebrating at his favorite Adams Morgan watering hole later today. But this day is also shared by another holiday: Flag Day.

Flag Day, is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, it's designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation.....one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Our flag has a proud and glorious history. It was at the lead of every battle fought by Americans. Many people have died protecting it. It even stands proudly on the surface of the moon, in the green zone in Iraq, on bases in Afghanistan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Japan, Guam, Italy, Iceland, Spain, Turkey, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Korea, Hungary, Great Britian, etc.
As Americans, we have every right to be proud of our culture, our nation, and our flag. So great is our culture that most of the world and even the moon people appreciate our presence on their soil. So raise the flag today and every day with pride!

And did you know that if you like to study flags, then you are a Vexillologist! I didn’t until I googled it. Before that I would’ve probably called you a big loser. Now I can call you a vexillologist (although big loser is probably much easier for me to pronounce).

If you have any flag day related, or other, questions, please feel free to write.