The Story of the Patriotic Quote...

I remembered that Dick Cheney had read this beautiful quote in one of his speeches. I couldn't remember which speech and the White House site seems to only keeps track of more policy related things and not so much the political things... I found that out today. I wanted this quote and it took me over an hour to find it. This is the Vice President's speech. This speech was given at the 2004 Republican National Convention. During the speech, the Vice President quoted Bernard DeVoto who happens to be a historian originally from Ogden, Utah... a bit ironic I think. DeVoto specialized in writing histories of the American West. He once said, "When America was created, the stars must have danced in the sky." I am putting that quote in one of the flag boxes which will be for sale tomorrow.

I found another cool quote in my search. I will share it later.

The Patriotic Dad...

This is the gift for the Patriotic Dad... These are ready to go. I have nine, 2 that are plain and seven that are decorated up like the top one. If you want one personalized... let me know by Friday before the varnish goes on...

Looking through some patriotic quotes.. here are a few that I really like...

Liberty can no more exist without virtue and independence than the body can live and move without a soul. ~John Adams

Righteousness exalteth a nation. Proverbs 14:34

It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God and to obey His will. George Washington

We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it. ~William Faulkner

Freedom lies in being bold. ~Robert Frost

None of these quotes are my very favorites though. I can't seem to find some of them. Does anyone remember a really beautiful quote that Dick Cheney used in one of his speeches (it made the news that he quoted a liberal), but it was this beautiful quote that talks about the "dream of America" and "stars in the sky" something like that, very lyrical? I'd love that one for my collection if anyone has a clue what I'm blabbering about.

Dansko...

According to one of my favorite books, Better Than Beauty A Guide to Charm, "Your face can't look serene, your conversation can't be bright, you personality can't radiate if your feet hurt." I love comfortable shoes, but rarely find them shopping. Cute I can find, but never cute and comfortable. I love shoes with real arch support ( I know, I must be like 95...). When I tried these on for the first time... amazing... my dream shoes.

Dansko shoes were originally from Denmark, although I think they are produced mainly in Poland these days, but whoever is making them... Good job people!