Ratification / Admission… June 20, 2026 – Arkansas and West Virginia 2026-06-202026-06-20 Today, the flags of Arkansas and West Virginia fly in celebration of their admission to the Union on June 15, 1836 and June 20, 1863, respectively. Arkansas Flag of Arkansas…
Uncategorized June 15, 2026 – Progress Pride and Transgender Flags 2026-06-152026-06-15 Today, the Progress Pride Flag and the Transgender Flag fly in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Progress Pride Flag The original pride flag was created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker…
Flag Day June 14, 2026 -Dangers to Democracy in the United States 2026-06-142026-06-14 My flagpole and the flags I fly are not generally a political statement. I fly flags because it brings me joy to do so. Occasionally, when the events move me,…
Uncategorized June 10, 2026 – San Francisco and Washington, D.C. 2026-06-102026-06-10 Today, the flags of San Francisco and Washington, D.C. fly in celebration of my first baseball game of the year, the Giants vs. the Nationals. I'm lucky enough to be…
Memorial June 5, 2026 – In Memory of Carol 2026-06-052026-06-05 Today, the flag of Japan flies in memory of our friend Carol who passed away recently after a long bout with cancer. Carol and her husband Jack were our neighbors…
Celebration / Commemoration June 3, 2026 – High School Graduation 2026-06-032026-06-03 Today, my elder child graduates from High School. It's hard to believe that a mere 18 years ago, they arrived into the world! Since that time, they have grown into…
United States June 2, 2026 – California Primary Election Day 2026-06-022026-05-25 Today, the flags of the United States and the state of California, as well as the Vote flag, fly in honor of the direct primary election which is taking place…
Ratification / Admission June 1, 2026 – Kentucky and Tennessee 2026-06-012026-06-01 Today, the flag of Kentucky and Tennessee fly in commemoration of the Bluegrass State's admission to the Union as the 15th state on June 1, 1792 and the Volunteer State's…
Ratification / Admission… May 29, 2026 – Rhode Island and Wisconsin 2026-05-292026-05-25 Today, the flags of Rhode Island and Wisconsin fly in celebration of the Ocean State's ratification of the constitution as the 13th state on May 29, 1790 and the Badger…
Flag Day May 28, 2026 – Finland 2026-05-282026-05-25 Today, the flag of Finland flies in celebration of its adoption by the nordic nation on May 28, 1918. Flag of Finland
