Saturday, July 1, 2023

It's a grand old flag...

 Tonight was the night of the Philharmonic's Patriotic Pops Concert at Parkview Field.  In a word it was exhilarating.  The music was great, what else would you expect from our Philharmonic? The fireworks were really beautiful. They were set off simultaneously with the last three musical pieces and it was awesome. And joy of joys, at the beginning, when we all stood up to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" a gentleman behind me boomed it out in a wonderful voice, giving me someone to follow.  I cannot carry a tune by myself, but I can sing along with a good singer.  At least I think I can.  Anyway, I had a fine time with all of the singing.  I must admit "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" brought back an interesting  memory.  My seventh and eighth grade teacher, who was also our church choir director, would have us up and marching around the class room to that song and also to "Onward Christian Soldiers." It was a small Lutheran school.  Anyway, this evening's event was a good fun wonderful time and I recommend it to everyone.  Another note, I'll admit, as a senior citizen myself, I went expecting to see a majority of other senior citizens but I was very pleased to see many people of all ages, including children.  I was glad to enjoy unabashed patriotism with all of them.    

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