The Flag

" I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands,one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Each year thousands of people say these words, as thousands enter the United States, but how many really know about what they are saying? In 1831 Samuel Francis Smith wrote the words to " America" and { My country "Ti's of thee"} Each year to thousands of new troops say this too that they will defend our country. So how many can say that they really know what these words mean to us? Think about it for a moment.

Bryan Harper

Forth of July

As we celebrate the " Fourth of July " let
us try and not forget that first Fourth of July. On July 4Th 1776, America declared its independence from Britain and democracy was born. Without democracy, America would not have our freedom. From that first day when the United States Marine put our flag on that hill, and that awful day on D-Day as our service guy's died on that beach in Normandy.From that moment on we can celebrate our independence and have our freedom. So have a good "Fourth of July" and celebrate Americas independence.

Bryan Harper

Battman

Who is this man behind the black mask, and why does he have to always go out at night? Have you ever wondered about if you have seen this movie, why is it always dark outside? I know this is a science fiction movie but come on people,how can one person go around and fights off these creachers. and at night, and what's up with the car? The Bat mobile. They say the girls digs the car cause its black cover all over,tented windows,souped up engines,tires with guns and cannon launcher on the side.With all the fighting power why can't the government have one or don't they? It took us over a decade to see the Steffi fighter. First time I ever saw this big plane was over at the Indianapolis 500 Race. My friends and I were standing at the main gate on 16th and Georgetown Rd. when we looked up toward the heavens and saw that big bird just gliding so silent then out of nowhere it just lifted and flew off like it was so quiet and just flew out of sight and never saw it again. Just like the bat mobile.

Bryan Harper

The First Love

The first love. Have you ever looked and saw the smile on an new born baby? Just by seeing that first look as they are being born, then they take the first breath of air you hold her or him in your arms as they take that first cry.As they get older in life you worried who they will date and turn out to be. So on the first date you tell the person the rules and set the guide lines down, you want to put the fear in them because this is your first love. So as she gets older and moves out and ready to get married, you have this talk and tell her she was your first love and no one can ever take that love between a Father and his little girl.

Bryan Harper

The Longest Hour

The longest hour in American history was when Apollo 13 took off from Kennedy space station on April 11, at 13:13 hours. Apollo was commanded by James Lowell, John Swigged and Fred Haze. People were concerned that the mission would not be a success,due to it landing on the moon on Friday the 13Th.Just after lift off and half way into the mission, something had went wrong.The craft had suffered a gas leak,which they had to abandon the mission to the moon.While up in space the craft also suffered more damage. With no heat and little food the crew was in trouble. But with the American people praying for them they returned to Earth successfully. And they said that this was not a successful mission.

Bryan Harper

Father Day

Today is Father's Day. How many of us said " Happy Father's Day"? I know with some of us we don't have a close relationship like we should with our Dad's, but everyone should say or tell your Father you love him, we wont know how long he will be alive, so it's important to tell them. I even took time to give my dad a card and told I loved him even with our difference.It's just like saying I love you God we do that everyday don't we? So if you haven't yet today tell your dad that you love him.

Bryan Harper

Coverd Bridge

As I was walking along the river banks I came upon an old covered bridge that had been standing for a long time which had been made in the late 1800's.How can a covered bridge get constructed and last for that long of a period of time? They didn't even have the tools like we have today. Imagine working from sun up to sun down. These days kids and some people would complain about those long hours, but they didn't as they had to feed their family. They also worked in the field to get the crops ready for harvest, even their wives got in and helped sometimes. I wish we would go back to those days but I can see it now I'm to tired or it's too hot out side, can I go and play.

Bryan Harper

The Stars and Stripes

How many of us can say the Pledge of Allegiance.? And sing the Star Spangle Banner? How many can say and tell me how many stars and stripes are on the flag? It's sad but true, after reading an article yesterday so many of us don't even know the words to our National song. Then the song that Frances Scott Key did that early morning hours when America was attacked with rockets flying over bombing the fort and killing everything.As the sun rose Francis wrote" Oh say can you see by the dawns early light,what so proudly we stand".Remember that word proudly we stand.without we would not have freedom. After going to my nephews high school graduation this last weekend, it was sad. people talking and carrying on like nothing was hap pening.I have not had the right to say that I served in the armed service, but I have had friends that did and I have played taps

with the National Guard also. But when I have played taps for the fallen one it does bring tears in your eyes and that song is a moving one also. If it doesn't make you cry then there has to be something wrong with you.

Bryan Harper

Anaimals

Do animal's have feelings? I think they do just buy looking into the eyes and wounder where they have been. Just like the show the "Animals Planet". Just look at them on how their owners mistreat there pets. with our three pets that we have, each one has it's own personalty. I just can't wonder why they would do a thing like that. First of all they can't tell you if they are hurting or not, I guess in there own words they do kind of. So why do people do the thinga they do? who knows if we could find out I guess we would have the answer.

Bryan Harper

The Maker

The Maker.

He knows our cry when we are crying.
He knows our moves before we were born.
He knows our smiles when we are happy.

Your Farther knows your name before you were born.
Your Mother knew you even before she had you.

You say to your self, "How can this be?"" How can so many know me even before I was born?" You see that's what makes a good maker, He knows who you are even before you are born.

B ryan Harper

Down By the River

Down by the river I stood and watched the water flow by after a heavy rain storm.
As I watch and look at ease, how just mighty and powerful a river can be. I watch as the water flows with the ripples and current goes by taking everything with it down stream. As the river hit and destroyed things that she hits, I can say to my self how lucky you can be if you are not on the river. Then as I look and noticed a car trying to cross, it had got stuck by the river. I said a prayer that the person would be safe,and when I looked up and saw the person climbing out of the car I said to myself, wow that was close. So you can see just how strong the river is.

Bryan Harper