August 31st, 2009

This comes from Twig. I couldn’t agree more strongly.

………..And when you do, make sure to learn, adhere and pass along these rules.

Flag Etiquette

STANDARDS of RESPECT

The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

• The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.
• The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.
• The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard
• The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.
• The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.
• The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.

The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.

When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.

Displaying the Flag Outdoors

When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.

When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.

When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag’s union should be farthest from the building.

When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.
..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.
..No other flag ever should be placed above it.
..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.

When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

Raising and Lowering the Flag

The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.
The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

Displaying the Flag Indoors

When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.

The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.

When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.

When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag’s union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag’s own right, and to the observer’s left.

Parading and Saluting the Flag

When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

The Salute

To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.
When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

The Flag in Mourning

To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.

The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.

When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

August 28th, 2009

Sadly this sign is gone now.

August 26th, 2009

“The biggest Small Venue Band in Montana.”

Featuring former Boisean Mitch Blades the A Streeters will play  Liquid Friday Night and Jo’s New Sunshine on Saturday.

Playing Classic and current Rock A Street brings it. Show up either night and be impressed.

Also there is a good chance your favorite Liquid Bartender-Singer-Songwriter will take the stage Friday. She is Mitch’s Niece  afterall.

August 25th, 2009

August 23rd, 2009

Please feel free to make a copy for your bar.

August 20th, 2009

Was trying for a grungier, more urban feel to one of my favorites. It is four feet square and will be at the Vibe on Vista for a Hot August night. Tonight (Friday)

August 17th, 2009

The Vibe on Vista this Friday is going to have BEAUTIFUL weather. After wind, cold and way to hot it is about time. Come check out at least 20 of your favorite arty types. I have a wonderfully big and bold triptych version of the violins to show. We will also have a new vendor- Rerides. They make a whole line of cool bags, totes and neato stuff from used bike tires they collect from local bike shops. As they say-reduce, reuse, RERIDE.

August 13th, 2009

What a gem.

August 11th, 2009

August 10th, 2009

Jake is back in town. Tonight at Jo’s Sunshine Lounge. I’ll be behind the bar and Ms. B! will be your searver. Jake absolutly tore up the BBS anuual meeting a while ago. Will  be great to see him in such an intimate setting. Music at 8:00.

August 7th, 2009

August 6th, 2009

Why not cash for “clickers” (photographers.)

August 5th, 2009

It is the former Dinos location on Emerald. Currently a Mexican Nite Club.

August 5th, 2009

From the Camas Prairie.

August 5th, 2009

But I had a camera.

August 4th, 2009

Here is a logo design I did for Ms. Jo’s new lounge. Don’t do much design work anymore. Kinda miss it. BTW, if you haven’t been by yet-GO!

August 3rd, 2009

This showed up on my phone from Kevin Farney, , ,

Hey baby, wanna come over to Myspace and Twitter my Yahoo ’till I Google all over your Facebook!