Lloyd Marcus Comes Through Again

I often read Lloyd Marcus' blogs on American Thinker.  I find him thoughtful and sincere.  This post is an expression of what many think concerning the topic.

The Price

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/25/as-memorial-day-nears-a-single-image-that-continues-to-haunt/

Memorial Day

I was thinking of Memorial Day and the weekend attached to it.  My thoughts went immediately on the lives of my grandparents who all have passed on some time ago.  I have many great memories of them and the experiences we had together.  I also have many friends and acquaintances who have suffered disease and accident that have taken their lives.

The real purpose for the consecration of this day is to ponder those who have fought for our liberty.  At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, looking out on Arlington certainly is most poignant.  Other military cemeteries I have visited give the same result, a profound feeling of indebtedness for those who paid far more than I have.

My nephew is now flying Blackhawks in Afghanistan and we are full of hope that he will be safe, as well as all the other military who are serving there and around the world.  Memorial Day?  The Warriors of Liberty and our ancestors are those we ought to ponder; at least from time to time this weekend.

The Flowers Are Starting to Really Talk

Our gardens have really started blooming the last couple of weeks.  We have planted a few things but the perennials we have had for some years have matured and are really doing their job.  Looking out the windows while dining is quite a treat.