An Eagles View: If I owned a Ball Club...

I probably wouldn't have time to post on this silly blog of mine. But I don't own a ball club, of any sorts. So instead I get to post about what I would do, if I did own a ball club.

I'm not particular about what kind of ball. Baseball. Basketball. Football. Foosball. It matters not. I would have only one rule. You would abide by my rule, or your skills would never meet the court, field, table....

When our nations flag is displayed and the national anthem sung...You would Stop, and pay your respects. Your hats and helmet off, your hand over your heart and your eyes toward Old Glory.

Simple enough. You would think. Or not. I've watched enough sports in the last week, that I feel like I am entitled to an opinion. Snort.

I have yet to see more than 1/4th of an entire team paying their full respects during our national anthem. Really. If it wasn't for the freedoms that the flag stands for, those boys wouldn't be playing sports. Especially not for the astronomical amounts of money they earn. Only in America. Only in America.

What I'm Doing Here...

I blog for so many reasons. This started as your typical 'Mommy Blog' but quickly evolved into so much more. I blog to stay sane, document our days and to express myself.

I like to claim this as my little corner of the blogosphere. A safe place for me to share my story, my boys and their crazy antics, our adventures as a family and the odd occurrences of our household.

I'm grateful for all of you that support my ramblings -on a daily basis- and welcome those of you visiting for the first time. Its my hope that you come and sit a while; that we may have a chance to get to know each other.

6 Pepsi Points :

Liz Mays , 30 November, 2009 19:28: If I were the parents of one of those athletes, I'd be putting the fear of God and the flag right back into them!
Kristina P. , 30 November, 2009 21:03: Amen!
Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential , 01 December, 2009 08:53: Absolutely!! This is yet another reason I really dislike so many pro sports. It annoys me when the spectators are not respectful either.
Cranberryfries , 02 December, 2009 20:26: My husband doesnt watch much and I only care when it's social so I dont watch much. But really? Gosh thats just sad. I'm impressed my daughters elementary school still does the pledge every morning. Perhaps I should write a thank you note to the principle for continuing this tradition.
Unknown , 04 December, 2009 21:19: I totally agree - they can do whatever they need to after the anthem is over, but while it is on - sing and pay your respect!
tammy , 06 December, 2009 17:34: AMEN!! I think our President needs a lesson in this as well.