National Anthem Day

The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. It was written by Francis Scott Key. National Anthem Day celebrates  this song, and the rich history behind its creation. The song officially became our national anthem on March 3, 1931.

Celebrate today by proudly flying the flag. Also listen to and sing the Star-Spangled Banner.

Many people think the Star Spangled Banner was written during the Revolutionary War. It was actually written during the war of 1812 (1812-1814).

In August 1814, the British army detained Dr. William Beanes as a prisoner of war. He was a friend of Francis Scott Key. On Sept. 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key and a U.S. negotiator boarded a British vessel where Beanes was being held. He negotiated his friends' release. But then, Francis Scott Key was detained that day along with the negotiator. They were held until after the attack on Fort McHenry, which guarded the harbor and city of Baltimore.

He watched the bombardment of the fort from the ship. The next morning, he was ecstatic to see that the American flag was still flying over Fort McHenry. This historic event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" the following day (September 14, 1814).

March

March is supposed to be National Craft Month but all I found was one day celebrating a craft - quilting.  Look for it towards the end of the month.
March is also supposed to be frozen food month.  If our March is anything like February, just set the food on the back deck and it will be frozen faster than the freezer can do.  Not very exciting.  It is also supposed to be Peanut lovers month and the 1st is Peanut Butter lover day.  Ironically I don't care for peanut butter except in a Reese's cup.
Finally March is Women's History month.  I can get excited about that but can I find fun facts?  we shall see.

UPDATE

It started snowing last night and by this morning had dumper around 7 inches.  A n hour or so later it started snowing again and still is.  I guess March is coming in like a lion.

Stitching has been a bit different this last week.  I have finished up a commission piece.  I changed my mine on it three times so it has taken far longer than I ever expected.  The piece goes to the new owner on Saturday.  Then I can show some of the photos (I hope, need permission first).

In between I have done some reading and spent far too much time on the books for the non-profits.  People need to turn things in properly and on time.

I could use a vacation however it has snowed again.  I'm a bit tired of snow and cancellations or various things.  THINK SPRING !  Maybe that will get us there sooner (ha-ha).  The forecast is for more snow and freezing temps.  At least I don't live in Boston.  My heart goes out to them.

Quick note.  February books are updated.  we weathered last week-end's storm, more snow than expected but less ice. Still lots of highways shut down.  Hopefully the next storm will be as kind or kinder.

Micro blogging Monday.

The "Father of His Country", George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He became commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775, and  fought a long and arduous war for freedom from British rule. The war was finally over in 1781, when the Continental Army with the help of the French, forced British General Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown.

In 1787, Washington was unanimously elected president by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He took the oath of office in 1789. He served two terms of office from 1789 until 1797.

After the presidency, Washington retired to his home in Mount Vernon, Virgina where he died on December 14, 1799 of a throat infection.

Happy Birthday George!

RAK

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. And, you know what to do...perform a few random acts of kindness. Almost any kind deed will do. And, we highly recommend you perform kind acts on as many people as you can.

These are two small pieces I stitched for a friend of mine.  A mutual friend will finish them off for me.  Something small and sweet.  The top one is a Lizzie Kate but I changed the flowers out for hearts.  The bottom in a scissor design by an old friend, Meri.