Friday 5: Vexillology

Happy Friday! Today is National Gingerbread Day (in June? That seems very Decemberish), National Doughnut Day (again? Didn’t we already have that?), and most importantly, Summer Friday number two of 2026. Today I went to the gym, picked up a prescription, had brunch with Mom, hit the library, and stopped at a farmer’s market. What I *need* to do is make my June cards. But the weather’s been so perfectly June that I’ve been outside in my hammock until past sunset. Which is where I’m at right now. I only have 25% left on my Surface battery, so let’s hit the Friday 5. This week’s theme is Vexillology, which is the study of flags! (It was recommended to use Flagpedia as a source.) 1. Of national flags not your own, which is especially striking, beautiful, or interesting? I think the flag of Kiribati is delightful. I like that you can tell that it’s an island nation (actually, a series of islands but you get my point) from the waves, sun, and bird.2. Of national flags not your own, which…