Who am I?

This item... you've got to ask yourself:  who are markets envisioning when they sell this?

(source here)

"I am a freedom-loving, flag-waving, guitar-playing, eagle-loving, Harley-Davidson rider.  And I collect delicate porcelain display plates."

Lisa R., this has silver-plated accents and a "rich pearlescent finish" (what does that mean?).  SO glad you found it while supplies last.

I'm so Proud.

Sometimes, my dear readers, we come across a product (as Juli M. did) that truly represents America at its pinnacle of greatness.  An object that, when we see it, we cannot help but think:  I am in the United States.  Humming "My country tis of thee," I'm brought to tears when I look at it and think that in just three weeks, I'll be returning to my beloved home country after living abroad for three years.

(source here)

I weep for America.

Freedom Fighting

"Men, we're going to take this hill.  I don't care if we're eaten alive by the enemy.  We're going to get back alive even if covered with fuzz from someone's pocket.  Saddle up!"

(source here)

"Sarg!  I don't think I'm gonna make it!"

"Don't worry, soldier.  I'm calling in air support."

(source here)

Thanks Juli!  Happy Fourth ;)

Happy Fourth of July

I received a lot of great responses to my shout-out for help gathering Independence Day stuff.  First off, I thought you'd enjoy these lovely Fourth of July posters.  Each of these jewels has something special to say about what makes our country great.  I will translate the sentiment for you beneath each poster (yes, a few of them are from other holidays, but the designers thought their country of origin would be important, so I'm gonna honor that).

(source here)

"America:  where you will go to jail if you do this to a cat, even if you try to distract the police with your patriotism."

(source here)

"I was supposed to be the national bird, not that stupid bald vulture.  To eat me would be downright unamerican."

(source here)

"Hawaii is part of America."

(source here)

"The flag is on fire!  And Uncle Sam is prancing!  What kind of a poster is this?!"

(source here)

"Don't forget which country you owe your allegiance to.  Because the rest of us are a bit confused.

(source here)

"Stand by the flag.  Maybe that way no one will notice what you're standing on."

(source here)

"Happy Fourth. I hate you so much I'd like to greet you with a cannon ball."

(source here)

"Greetings.  If you don't show enough ardor for your country you will be burned alive in a patriotic cauldron."

(source here)

 "This is how Uncle Sam started that flag fire.  Beware if you're planning on inviting him to any barbecues."

(source here)

"I swear I'm a flag-waving, country-loving, bald-eagle-kissing Turkey.  Please don't eat me."

(source here)

"Maybe this will finally prove how much I love America."

(source here)

"Kiss me I'm American."

(source here)

"I, the bald eagle, am really starting to wonder whether this little boy is celebrating Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, the Fourth of July, or soliciting money on behalf of Save the Children."

Gosh, these posters make me so proud.  Happy Birthday America!