Using Localism for Fun and Profit... The Lake Charles "Flag Lady..."

Miss BzyBee:  Placing flags in the neighborhood might sound corny, but so what is wrong with "corny?"  Yes, it was great, so now you can plan to do the same at the end of August when your next chance comes.

Jon:  Thank you for your kind words.  When I saw the original Flag Lady" post that Marilyn wrote, I wanted to share what she did with those who also read my posts.  And, in some ways, what I did follows a book that Loreena Yeo wrote a post about... "The Go Givers."  Writing the post seemed to be a nice "gift" to Marilyn.

Marilyn:  It was my pleasure to write this post about you and your Flag Lady tradition.  And yes, Active Rain can be a special place.  I bet you enjoy having the neighbors "watch you" while you do your thing.  I can hear them now.  "Uh oh... there goes the Flag Lady again."  Way cool !  And you are very, very welcome.

Cynthia:  Putting out flags on the Fourth is something many have done over the years, but Marilyn seems to have added her own Louisiana Lagniappe flair to it.  And a Happy Fourth to you, as well.

Paul:  I just seem to have my eyes open at just the right times.  And this time... there was Marilyn... so I shared what I saw and felt.  And, my friend, you are very welcome.

Lou:  Marilyn's effort deserved being shared.  And she appears to be doing a great job with it.  Have a great Fourth of July Weekend.

Sharon:  Above and beyond is the way to do some things, and Marilyn has done it well, here.  It is such a positive way to have her reputation as The Flag Lady do the "knocking on doors" thing for her.  In fact, there was a post I read earlier today about that very thing... "knocking on doors."  This... is better.  By far.

And when I saw her post... how could I NOT write this post and share it ?  Have a Great Fourth.

Karen:  I think Marilyn Boudreaux deserves to be known by more people.  She does this Localism stuff pretty well.

Roger:  Thank you so much for your kind words.  Just think what this world would be like if everyone, everywhere, could do as that young man did in the Pay It Forward movie.  I have also just finished reading a book called "The Go Givers" which tells a similar story as that young boy did.

Yes, I think everyone should read this post... Marilyn's work should be seen by more folks... AND... it's a great example of Localism.  And... thank you so much for suggesting it as a Featured Post.  Very, very nice of you.  <smile>

Marilyn:  Perhaps the maxim GMTA... Great Minds Think Alike may be true in this instance.  I loved the movie Pay It Forward, but it was SO sad at the end.  It was such a great movie, but the sadness at the end, even though I know it's coming, makes it difficult for an old "softie" like me to watch.

And yes... having Active Rain make this a Featured Post would be nice for BOTH you and me.  Have a great Fourth... Flag Lady.  Will your daughter be home to enjoy the day with you ?  Hope so.

Roger B:  Except for the times when I have a frozen chicken in my hands, I am a great believer in the concept of "paying it forward."  After a while it just becomes "automatic."  Something that I do every day that has become part of my life.  Actually, on many days, it is the highpoint of my day.  And, kind sir, thank you for your Roger B Gold Star.  Cool graphic, my friend !

Mary:  And a Happy Fourth of July to you as well.  I am guessing it is nice and cool, and sunny, up in the mountains in Red Feather Lakes this weekend.  What a great setting.  And yes, I think you'd make a great Feather Lakes Flag Lady.  This coming Labor Day, Monday, September 6th, might be a great day for you to give it a try.  Take care...

Mary:  I try, I really try... to have at least one "Great Idea" a year.  And... if you putting out flags on Labor Day qualifies as a "good idea"... that brings my goal of one-a-year... to be current as of 1987.  This means, of course, that all I need is 23 more "Great Ideas" by the end of the year... and I really WILL be current... as far as averaging one per year.

Snow in November, huh ?  But seventy-seven yesterday, that sounds about right.  It has been in the eighties here the last few days, but before that, it was in the high nineties.  But... with humidity around 30%... honestly, it just doesn't seem "hot."  It really doesn't.  And that is me saying it... as a Northern from Cleveland.

Fishing ?  My idea for that... is to find a tree somewhere with a fairly close view of the lake, and spreading a cushy blanket down, leaning up against a tree, and reading one of the many books I've been meaning to get to.  I lead a VERY... exciting life, as you can see.

Thinking cap ?  Nah... I'd much rather wear a "thinking scarf."  It doesn't mess up my hair... <smile>