Patriotism is Alive and Well in Naperville, Illinois...

As summer draws late, Naperville is occasionally blessed with those perfect days...

Temperatures in the 70s. Low humidity. Lots of sun...

Perfect. We have enjoyed several of those days lately...

With the nice weather, I have been taking long walks in my neighborhood, Brookdale...

On my walks, I usually like to bring along my camera, just in case...

The ten year anniverary of 9/11 is less than a month away. As I look back, I remember a time when the United States was united with patriotisim. It seems almost laughable now, but I remember congressman, conservative and liberal, singing together. That time seems long ago...

With the economy struggling, and the troubles in Washington, it is easy to get down. Down on Washington. Even down on the system we live in...

On my walks, I was reminded of how nice we really do have it. Patriotism is alive and well in Naperville, Illinois...

-This house in Brookdale looks stately with the United States Flag proudly displayed...

-another proud Brookdale resident...

-this neighbor has two reasons to be proud. The US Marine Corp Flag is displayed alongside the US Flag...

-Are the leaves starting to change?

-The days are getting shorter...

-a double image...

-a reason to be proud...

Ken