memorial day

True Meaning (MM #2259)

When we’re young we don;t think about the reason for each and every holiday. But as I get older the true meaning of day’s like today really matter. I’ve come to appreciate the reason we celebrate Memorial Day. But I don’t think that celebrate is the right word…

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Summer Begins (MM #1895)

It’s Memorial Day, and for many people that means summer begins today. And while I understand why people want to focus on summer fun, I wish they’d think more about what today really means. As I’ve gotten older I’ve truly come to appreciate the importance of what today means…

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Decoration Day (MM #1524)

We all know that today is Memorial Day; the day that we honor those who have given their life in service to our country. But, did you know that before we celebrated Memorial Day there was Decoration Day?

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Holidays, A Positive Thing? (MM #1398)

Today is the holiday where we honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr. But is MLK Day a holiday? And we’re not questioning whether we should have a day to honor the slain civil rights leader. We’re wondering about holidays in general…

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Memories (MM #1160)

Today is Memorial Day, and as I’ve gotten older I’ve come to understand and appreciate this very important day…

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Totally Confused (MM #799)

I don’t know if it’s my old age catching up with me, or I’m just having one of those weeks…

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It’s Unofficial! (MM #796)

I’m sure that you’ve heard about this too. But what I want to know, is what you think about it!

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Crazed (MM #467)

I don’t know about you, but lately it’s just been crazy around here.  And that makes me wonder…

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An Annual Tradition (MM #431)

I love Memorial Day weekend for one reason…. well, actually two reasons.  Today is the day for the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca Cola 600.  It’s auto racing all day!  But there’s one thing about the day that I love even more…

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