One Last Thank You to The Blue

by Sandra Allen Lovelace       @SandraALovelace       #TimetobeYOU! Welcome to the final post of our Year of The Blue series. We began with Two Suggestions about how to express our gratitude to those who offer their lives in service to our neighborhoods and communities. History on the term Thin Blue Line, springtime ideas about creative expressions of Gratitude, and… Continue reading One Last Thank You to The Blue

Fostering Safety and Fighting Crime on the Waves

by Sandra Allen Lovelace       @SandraALovelace       #WallflowerWomen November is the Thank Month around here, and our Year of The Blue posts fit right in. We’ve been sharing various aspects of law enforcement to encourage folks to express their respect and gratitude. Our focus will change with the new year, but officers, administration, and staff, supported by… Continue reading Fostering Safety and Fighting Crime on the Waves

The Blue Serves and Protects YOU on TWO

by Sandra Allen Lovelace       @SandraALovelace       #WallflowerWomen The history of police mounted on bicycles began in the second half of the 19thcentury.* In 1869 an Illinois Sheriff sent his deputies out on bone shakers, iron and wood bicycles with a less than comfortable ride. In 1895 the New York Police Department joined the innovation with a… Continue reading The Blue Serves and Protects YOU on TWO

From World Competitions to Local Safety, Horses Do It All

  The World Equestrian Trials begin on September 12 in Tryon NC, about an hour from where I live. My love for horses fuels a longing to be part of the excitement. Alas, I don’t have a ticket and can’t spare the time. Besides, I don’t know how I’d choose between dressage, jumping, or eventing.… Continue reading From World Competitions to Local Safety, Horses Do It All

Honor the Dead, Appreciate the Living

by Sandra Allen Lovelace      @SandraALovelace      #WallflowerWomen How can we have a positive impact for peace and order in our culture? One simple way is to honor those who give their lives to that purpose by wearing The Blue, past and present. A unique opportunity appears this year on May 13, 2018.

Chaos is the Enemy of Peace

by Sandra Allen Lovelace      @SandraALovelace      #WallflowerWomen One of the suggestions in the first Year of The Blue article was for readers to offer thanks to a member of law enforcement with a handshake. A few let us know they’ve been showing their appreciation in similar ways. This time around let’s take… Continue reading Chaos is the Enemy of Peace