As we traveled home after a recent family reunion, the always asked question came forth as the air conditioning in the car took hold, and we relaxed for the drive home. “What was your favorite part …
Memorial Day
The last weekend in May is the unofficial beginning of summer—Memorial Day Weekend. This is when the swimming pools open, boats are launched, grills fired up, schools are closed (or closing soon for …
Flag Day Post
Today is Flag Day, created by a proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916. The date of June 14th was chosen as Flag Day in remembrance of the June 14, 1777 day when the flag became a …
Dad’s Day: Thanks for the Memories
A few years ago, the topic of conversation among family members was Dad’s approaching retirement. Dad always has supported his three children’s dreams and ambitions, and we wanted to be there for him …
If you get this job, you better not tell your mother!!
Last weekend was Mother’s Day and Donna Reed posted a lovely essay about memories of her mother. She paints a warm picture of a caring woman who surrounded her children with loving attention. We …
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Today’s the day to thank Mom for all those little things
Last year for Mother’s Day my brother, sister, and I gave our mom a memory box. Inside the box were slips of paper, each with a special memory from one of us. These weren’t memories such as “thanks …
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