12 July 15

Today is my annual chance to wear my tie featuring the flag of The Bahamas! The islands became a nation on 10 July 1973. The simple pattern of flag and diagonals on a blue field, matched with a solid yellow shirt, also fits the theme of "Simplicity Day" (today), honoring the 198th birthday of Henry David Thoreau. (Today is also National Pecan Pie Day, and Beth says we will celebrate that quite soon.)