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IT’S AMAZING WHAT THE FLAG CAN DO

Chuck Lee

Proudly I watch the flag flying there,in freedom blowing in the summer air.’Tis but cloth in red and white and blue,but it’s amazing what the flag can do.It can inspire the braveto fight for a cause,lead them into battleat whatever the cost.It can speak loudly,it can whisper a sigh.It can silence a crowd,bring tears to the eye.It can cause the peopleto proudly sighas this unfurled clothgoes passing by.Oh, the things this flag can do.The red, the white, and the blue. \\\\ ]]] Continue reading IT’S AMAZING WHAT THE FLAG CAN DO

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WHAT IN LIFE DO YOU WANT TO FINISH?

Chuck Lee

In the 1968 OlympicsTanzanian runner, John Akhwari,fell during the marathon race andseverely injured his leg.Olympic officials wanted himto drop out but he refused.In great pain, he hobbled on,one step a a time.An hour after other runnershad finished the raceAkhwari managed to somehowcross the finish line.The few spectators still in thestadium rose to their feet indisbelief and gave Akhwaria thunderous ovation.When asked why he didn’t quit,Akhwari simply replied,”My country did not send me hereto start the race.They sent me here to finish.”Take a moment to reflectand ask yourself this question:”What is one really important thingin your life you want to finish?”It’s … Continue reading WHAT IN LIFE DO YOU WANT TO FINISH?