Flag Day
June 14, 2017

Cut an old bed sheet into several flag-shaped sections. Using the implements you have on hand, doodle, draw, paint, or sew onto each section the words and imagery that make you happy – kitties, puppies, rainbows, equality, etc. Experiment with colors and combinations. Don’t self-edit. Aim for unfettered self-expression. Select your favorite version of your flag and visit the nearest marina. Commandeer a ship. Fly your flag from its mast. Sail into international waters. Become a pirate and dominate the seven seas in a merciless reign of terror. All will quake with fear at the sight of the kitty-puppy-rainbow-equality flag.

Relevant link, further reading, and inspiration:

• The History of Flag Day on Newsweek.com
• How to Make Your Own Outdoor Flag on DoItYourself.com
• A collection of Maritime Law Links from the International Maritime Law Institute
• A Pirate’s Glossary of Terms
• Lisa Frank’s Official Facebook Page

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