remembrance

Never Forget (MM #4191)

Yesterday was the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. After all of these years, the day still makes me pause. Everyone vowed they’d never forget. But I think many of us moved on, and that’s concerning. Some go through the motions of posting pictures on social media or asking the age-old question, “what were you…

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It Was A Tuesday (MM #3825)

As of today, it’s been 20 years. And while a lot has changed in the last two decades, time on that fateful day stands still. I can close my eyes and see it all like it’s happening right now. It was a Tuesday…

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In Lieu Of Flowers (MM #2825)

Recently I’ve noticed that every obituary includes the phrase in lieu of flowers a donation can be made. And while I don’t have any issues with that, have you ever seen a funeral with NO flowers?

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Festivals (MM #2623)

It’s Memorial Day, and many towns across the US are having some sort of festival. But sadly, most of these festivals have nothing to do with honoring those who gave their life for our freedom…

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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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