It’s Memorial Day here in the United States, which kicks off a six-week period where we celebrate three of the biggest flay flying holidays. I’m fascinated that we celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day in roughly six weeks. While some fly our flag year-round, many only put it on display for the patriotic…
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For many, the Memorial Day weekend is a three-day celebration. The concept of a long weekend isn’t something I’ve dealt with through most of my life. Growing up, my father never got an extended holiday. He usually worked six days a week and rarely got holidays off. When I worked in radio, it took me…
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While I’ve always felt strongly about Memorial Day, this year, the meaning of this holiday hits closer to home. Earlier this year, I discovered that I had a family member who lost his life in service to our country. My great uncle, Clarence Ling, was listed as missing in action during World War II. He…
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If you ask someone their favorite day of the year, many would say their birthday, wedding anniversary, or a holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving. I know I’ve said it before, but my favorite day is always the Sunday before Memorial Day. Today I’ll enjoy the Indy 500 and Coke 600 on TV and do little…
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Right now, most of us want our life to get back to normal. But as much as we try, we can’t catch a lucky break. Many hoped to travel over the holiday weekend but quickly found their flights canceled. While the weather was a problem for some, it wasn’t the biggest issue…
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There are many times in life when we’re asked to make a sacrifice. Of course, today, we honor those who make the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country by giving their lives. So, is it too much to ask us to sometimes think of others rather than think of only ourselves? Today, I honestly…
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Have you ever noticed that the week prior to a major holiday is always insanely busy? Now, maybe it’s just me, but it always seems that people are on some deadline just before a holiday. I understand being busy just after a long weekend, but before? That seems strange…
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Today should be one of my favorite days of the year. Here at the Mason house it’s Indy 500 day. But of course something isn’t quite right. The 500 normally happens Memorial Day weekend, not in August. We can thank COVID-19 for that…
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The calendar tells us that today is Memorial Day. And as we all know, this weekend is normally the unofficial kickoff to summer. But this year, thanks to the Coronavirus it doesn’t feel quite right…
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