Soapbox Saturday

Celebrating the 4th of July reminded me of this pet peeve.

This Soapbox Saturday is also a public service message.  Let this serve as a warning to whatever "public" I may be in the midst of as our family attends baseball games or parades.

One of a few things that may lead to my creating a scene is people who fail to show proper respect at the raising of our country's flag or the singing/playing of the national anthem.

What does proper respect look like:

• Stand
• Be silent or sing along
• Remove hats
• Place your right hand (not your hat) over your heart

So, if you see a lady with a disapproving look snatching the hat off some guy's head as the anthem begins, or shushing a group of teenagers please just look away.  Just look away.