On Sunday we visited one of our community's retirement homes. I brought some pastries before it was called to my attention by the member of our household who thinks about these things that everyone's trying to cut back on their sugar intake.
The residents were glad to see our mixed group, some of whom were old enough to be residents themselves. While we chatted, the children entertained everyone with song-and-dance numbers; we made a mental note to come next time with prerecorded music. We ended with an impromptu patriotic sing-a-long; it was surprising that everyone knew the words to the Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful (even the second verse---"God mend thy every flaw" sticks in the memory), My Country 'Tis of Thee, and God Bless America. Our common culture is not as dead as some think.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Independence Day Weekend
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