Day 31 (83.8%)

On August 6, 2011, thirty-one United States troops lost their lives in Afghanistan. In their memory, this song was composed and video posted on YouTube in July of 2012.

Thirty-one (Bryan Harrelson & Rebecca Talbert)

Today I am wearing a Boston Celtics (basketball) t-shirt.

 

I am feeling quite helpless listening to the news from Puerto Rico. As I try to think about what I would do in the face of such disaster, I am increasingly frightened by the realization that I would almost assuredly not survive for long. It is only a shame that rather than focus on this true humanitarian crisis, our government leadership seems only able to talk about appropriate behavior during the singing of the national anthem at sporting events. While this may be an important issue, there is just no question in my mind that its importance at this particular moment pales next to what is happening on many of the Caribbean islands. Perhaps if our leaders would focus on channeling the energy of all Americans to contribute to the recovery efforts in the various communities in the southern United States and in the Caribbean Sea, we would all feel significantly more patriotic and proudly sing our national anthem.

Stay safe.

Love,

Rebecca