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Americanism

Aug 2025


 Once again I’ve been asked to write about Americanism. Well since it is Au gust, what comes to mind is, what is more American than a picnic? Okay  some will say what’s more American than apple pie? But I consider them both - have a picnic with apple pie as your dessert!   

I feel that family is one of the best things to celebrate Americanism, and I want to celebrate our ability and freedom to do as we please, hence a family picnic.   


Nothing means more to me than family and what better way than to share it together? Just think - time with family without the distractions of cell phones!  Time to enjoy games and camaraderie with family and friends - to enjoy the simplicity’s of having a simple meal and simple games, laughing and conversation without distractions!   


Having been stationed overseas in foreign countries with my family, I have come to enjoy just being with them.  And the fact that I have this ability as an American whereas some of the poorer countries cannot afford this luxury of a picnic - they only exist day to day.   

Enjoy your family and enjoy the freedom of Americanism. We are truly blessed to be able to have these things. So have a burger, have a hot dog, some salad, chips, whatever, and share laughter and smiles!   


Create memories. Enjoy life and enjoy what I call Americanism!  


Fraternally,  

Ken Roger, Esteemed Loyal Knight 


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