It's not unusual to be on vacation and strike up a conversation with a stranger wearing your alma mater's insignia or a home-state flag.

There is nothing about the new flag designs that relate to the city of Tulsa (“Tulsa Flag group announces winner of contest while City Council still undecided on change,” July 11).

Claremore residents now have a new place to retire American flags. Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts accept worn-out flags, which they fold, burn and bury at public ceremonies ...