Flags

Flags are interesting and there are different meaning and obvious cultural differences.  I grew up in South Africa where the SA flag meant the police station, or someone scary and very right wing with a gun.  The only time I was really aware of flags in the UK was on a trip to Belfast in the ealry 90s - again scary!

In America flags abound not just at Memorial Day but all year.  They mean something different.  Yes, it means I am proud to be American, but it has a more general feel.  I now have my own US flag, although it is getting a little tired and probably won't last the winter.....