Wonderful, Amazing and Worth Every Dollar!

We just returned from the Opera 1776, we took Mark's little sister for her birthday. I wish you could all go and experience this opera. Before hand all I knew it was about the signing of the constitution hence the title of opera 1776, after I have a new found pride for being an American. The show started with the presentation of the flag by 2 veterans of our current war followed by the Pledge of Allegiance lead by a veteran who returned home about a month ago. The orchestra than started with national anthem, at this point seeing troops who are currently serving our country and reciting words the Pledge & Anthem made me so grateful to be living in this great and FREE country. I am not going to say much about the actual show, you can read it in a history book or see the opera. The struggles and fights that surrounded the creation of this country brought many emotions to the surface of pride to be living here today and a deep thankfulness to the founding fathers for not giving up when things got tough, because they sure did. After the show we ran into one of Em's friend who played Lyman Hall, he brought up a good point that with all the political confusion right now it's nice to see what our country was founded on and get back to the basics. This brought up a good challenge for me and I pass it on to all of you, take time and study what this country was founded on before you check a box at the upcoming election, and if you get a chance see 1776.