Monday, June 29, 2015

G is for Grand Old Flag





G is for Grand Old Flag

The song, You're a Grand Old Flag

 was written by George M. Cohan as the opening song 

 for his stage musical, George Washington, Jr. in 1906.





"You're a grand old flag





You're a high flying flag





And forever in peace may you wave



You're the emblem of




The land I love.



The home of the free and the brave.




Ev'ry heart beats true



'neath the Red, White, and Blue,




Where there's never a boast or brag.





Should auld acquaintance be forgotten,



Keep your eye on the grand old flag."

 Words by George M. Cohan.
All photos from my files and taken by me at 
various places through the years.  

 Happy 4th of July!

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Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

62 comments:

  1. La Table De NanaJune 29, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I love the way Americans fly their beautiful flag with such pride.
    You don't see that any where near as often here.

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  2. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 29, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Lovely post for our beautiful and meaning American flag, Sarah! Happy 4th of July!

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  3. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJune 29, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    What a beautiful post, loved your choice of photos to go along with the words.
    Have a blessed July 4th week.
    gina

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  4. MaryJune 29, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Beautiful, fabulous post dear Sarah - your photos certainly brought the wonderful words to life! The stars and stripes make such a memorable flag and I am proud to hang it from my cottage on Independence Day!
    Hope your Fourth will be a celebration to remember.

    Thanks for your kind comments on my posts from England - there will be a lot more!
    Love, Mary

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  5. SmilingSallyJune 29, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    I sang along while I read; thank you for that and for making Blue Monday special.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  6. Kim June 29, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    Now you have me thinking of that old movie with James Cagney...Yankee Doodle Dandy! We used to watch it on the little black and white tv in the kitchen and I remember singing along! What a nice memory and you have so many pretty pictures!

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  7. Woodside ParkJune 29, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    What a beautiful and festive tribute, Sarah! I love your patriotic photos, my friend. If we don't chat, have a wonderful and safe 4th ahead. Cheers! L

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  8. 20 North OraJune 29, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Beautiful salute to our glorious flag Sarah!

    Judy

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  9. LynnJune 29, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Gotta love the red, white and blue Sarah! Happy 4th of July Week-enjoy:@)

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  10. MaryJune 29, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Love your photos to accompany the lyrics to the song Sarah, especially the one with the chairs by the water!

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 29, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    What a fabulous patriotic post for the 4th, Sarah, and your photos that accompany the lyrics are wonderful.

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  12. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)June 29, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Sarah, I love this song and I love the photos you have taken too! We proudly fly our flag every day and I take pictures too when I travel. Thank you for a beautiful post! Linda

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  13. Botanic BleuJune 30, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    Sarah,
    Love, love, love all your flag photos which are perfect for the 4th.

    Judith

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  14. The French HutchJune 30, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Oh how I love this song! Our grand ole flag flies proudly on our home. May God Bless America. Love this patriotic post for celebrating Independence Day.
    Happy Fourth Sarah...........

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  15. RhondiJune 30, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    I had a lovely time singing along as I read your blog today! Love the photos also. Hugs, Rhondi

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  16. Linda @ A La CarteJune 30, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    Best post of the week! Love the song and you captured our Grand Old Flag in a very special way!!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  17. A Colorful WorldJune 30, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Wonderful Patriotic post! great photos!

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  18. LVJune 30, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    A wonderful tribute to the flag and our country,

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  19. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 30, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    I was singing as I was reading this Sarah! Our flag flies proudly all year at our house! Have A Happy 4th!!

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  20. Chatfield CourtJuly 1, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    I sang along as well Sarah! Such a great post honoring our country. Hope you have a happy 4th.

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  21. BernideenJuly 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    This is a wonderful tribute!

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  22. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Dearest Sarah,
    A perfect patriotic post for this 4th of July week and indeed, so much is about our grand old flag!
    Enjoy a lovely weekend coming.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  23. Blondie's JournalJuly 1, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Wonderful post, Sarah, and I had to concentrate on the gorgeous photos as I knew I would have the words to this song running through my head for days!!! :)

    Have a great holiday!

    Jane x

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  24. orchid0324July 1, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    Hello Dearest Sarah; Great post for your the special day of your country☆☆☆　Yes, 'Grand Old Flag' it is! The one with sunflower in the vase is my favorite♪
    Lots of Love from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  25. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJuly 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    This post made me want to stand up and salute (while singing (Grand Old Flag). I love that song-it's so uplifting. And so are these photos. Is the photo of the vintage-looking flag holder (holding little flags in a fan shape) yours? I love that holder.

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  26. bj July 1, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    The images are wonderful...the song makes me cry...I am so proud to be an American...
    Happiest 4th, dear one.

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  27. ChiPPy-SHaBByJuly 2, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    HaPPy 4th of July Holiday Sara!*!*! LoVe your F*L*A*G PICS...
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  28. Red Couch RecipesJuly 2, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Sarah, I hope your impending move goes well. It is so hard to have all of your dishes in storage. Mine are in storage too. Where are you moving to, still staying in Texas, I presume? Did you take all those pictures of flags. They are so beautiful. That is a "grand old song." Let's hear it for the red, white and blue! Joni

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  29. PatJuly 2, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Sarah,
    Elegantly displayed post of The Grand Old Flag, dear friend!!!
    The photo with the Sunflowers made my heart skip a beat!!!
    Happy Fourth of July!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  30. Tea in TexasJuly 2, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    Hope you have a great 4th! I love the song when I was young by singIng with my record. I love your patriotic photos. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Pam

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  31. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 2, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    This is such a great song that brings back fabulous memories of our lives in Boston, Mass., while we were students. Nowhere like Boston can you get a special effect during this holiday. There is just something different about the North Church, Beacon Hill on the Fourth of July.

    Sarah dear, THANK YOU for coming to visit. I think the next time you do go to Carmel, Sadie will be lovingly welcomed. It's a very dog-friendly place and many of the shops and even some restaurants (their patio areas) welcomed four-legged patrons!

    ENJOY YOUR FOURTH! Anita

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  32. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyJuly 2, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    I love it Sarah!! Great post. The flag photos are wonderful. I am one of those people who cry at every parade when the band strikes up and the flags go by, so I am a huge lover of all things patriotic!
    I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend. Happy 4th of July!

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  33. thepaintedapron.comJuly 2, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Awesome G post Sarah! Hooray for the red white and blue! Happy 4th!
    Jenna

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  34. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 2, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Perfect post for the holiday week! Great photos! Thanks for sharing at the VIP party, Sarah.

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  35. JP July 2, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    What a beautiful post, Sarah....Happy 4th!

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  36. xinexJuly 2, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    Your flag photos are so awesome, Sarah. Happy 4th!...Christine

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  37. Ricki TreleavenJuly 3, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Fantastic photos, Sarah. I love this post, and I hope y'all have a safe and blessed Independence Day!

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  38. a quiet lifeJuly 3, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful photos, have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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  39. Latane BartonJuly 3, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    A perfect post for our Independence Day celebration.

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  40. At Rivercrest CottageJuly 3, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    really enjoyed your melodic posts with pictures!

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  41. BettyJuly 3, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Great choice for Alphabe-Thursday!

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  42. Su-sieee! MacJuly 3, 2015 at 11:28 PM

    This was an awesome tribute. Happy Fourth of July!
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  43. MaggieJuly 4, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Wonderful, patriotic post Sarah - wishing you a fabulous Fourth!

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  44. GranthamLynnJuly 4, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Oh I loved this. Great post. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. BabsJuly 4, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    You had me singing along with "You're a Grand Old Flag" Perfect post! Happy Independence Day!

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  46. Decor To AdoreJuly 4, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    What GRAND images!
    Have a spectacular, safe and Happy Fourth of July!

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  47. Jeannie MarieJuly 4, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Fabulous post! A real joy to read on this glorious day!

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  48. Antiques And TeacupsJuly 4, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I just love your patriotic post. Perfect! It is a day to be grateful for and to cherish!
    Ruth

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  49. LVJuly 4, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    An awesome patriotic post. Enjoyed everything you shared.

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  50. RobinfromCAJuly 5, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    Wonderful patriotic photos! Hope you had a great weekend!

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  51. Splendid Little StarsJuly 6, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    perfect!
    Your photos are truly wonderful!

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  52. handmade by amaliaJuly 7, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    I'm a little behind with my blog reading, just back from vacation.
    I hope you had a wonderful 4th.
    Amalia
    xo

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  53. Natasha in OzJuly 7, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    What gorgeous and patriotic pictures-I love them all but I pinned the one with the hydrangeas-that is stunning!

    Thanks so much for sharing this post at the #sundaysdownunder link up.

    Best wishes and a very belated Happy 4th of July too!
    Natasha in Oz

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  54. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 7, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Love the song, love the flag, and love the photos! Win, win, win, all the way around Sarah!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  55. Pura VidaJuly 7, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Chills!

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  56. The Charm of HomeJuly 8, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Great images Sarah! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

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  57. Linda @ Life and LindaJuly 8, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    What a lovely tribute Sarah. I love the pictures you are sharing with us. It is a grand old flag and I am proud to be an American. Red, white and blue proud. Thank you for your kind visit and sweet words. We are comforted by the other dogs now. Time will heal my pain. xo

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  58. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 9, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Such a great post, Sarah! Thanks for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/07/anything-blue-friday-week-90.html Hope to see you again at the little, blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  59. bj July 10, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    O, don't you just LOVE our beautiful flag....

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  60. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 11, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    The Weekly Feature Series is live which you are one of the features. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/07/weekly-feature-series_10.html Have a wonderful Sunday! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  61. JennyJuly 15, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Oh.

    Wow.

    This was a Grand, Grand post!

    What beautiful, evocative images!

    Absolutely splendid.

    Thank you for sharing this great post for the letter G.

    A+

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  62. BeverlyJuly 19, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    That grand ole flag always fills my heart with joy and pride. We are indeed so very blessed.

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