RURAL WRITES

| RURAL WRITES | G.A. SCHEINOHA CONTRIBUTOR What’s not to like about the word gratis? Its synonym, free, is almost a boomer buzz term. As in the 1970s; free love, and its offshoot, freedom of speech expression, et al. Which also unfortunately, led to some nasty ways of showing one’s emotionally charged state. Such as the ultimate disrespect for our nation – burning the American Flag.