May 28, 2004

Memorial Weekend

Reservations made? Bags packed? Beach stuff ready to go? Brewskies on ice? Cooler in the car already? And tunes! Gotta get some batteries for the radio. Got your SPF 53 lotion? Dont forget the beach towels. Bring a good book to read. And a nice hat. And make sure you have your beach sandals ready, the sand gets mighty hot. Oh, and the plastic bucket and shovel and little rake for the sandcastles. Very important. What's an outing at the beach without sandcastles?

Are we all set? Ready? Cant wait to get to the beach? Dont you just love Memorial weekend? The beginning of summer, an extra day without having to go to the office?

Yeah. I love it too.

But, when you get to the beach or the park or your friend's pool this weekend, remember why it is that you can go to the beach or the park or your friend's pool. Remember that it's called Memorial Day for a reason. Take a brief respite from the sun, sit down under the shade of a big tree, and think about what it took for you to get that day off from work.

Honor those that gave their all for you this weekend. Take a moment between swims and thank them for their sacrifices. So many of them gave their lives so that you could freely enjoy the sand between your toes. So you can feel as free as that ocean breeze. So you can laze on your beach chaise and watch your kids frolic on the shore.

Thank them, they did it all for you.

Posted by Val Prieto at May 28, 2004 10:46 AM



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Comments

Excellent reminder.

But I will also have a moment of silence for the tasty pigs and cows that gave all for my barbecuing pleasure.

Posted by: Steve H. at May 28, 2004 11:14 AM

That's a great photo. Is it yours? Or someone in your family's?

If you get any photos this weekend of Memorial Day remembrances, let me know, okay?

Posted by: Da Goddess at May 29, 2004 04:34 AM

We owe them big time. Thanks Val.

Posted by: Sgt Hook at May 31, 2004 10:32 AM