Written by Sanford Begley We’re going to stand on a sidewalk and watch the parade, today. And we will remember. A lone snare drum slowly tapping, tapping The flags on the graves snapping, snapping The children run around and play Too innocent to feel this day While others know and softly weep A widow feels… Read More Memorial Day’s Meaning
The First Reader and I went to a local cemetery (Middletown, Ohio) yesterday and took pictures. They may be gone, but as you will see, never forgotten. It was a peaceful, contemplative time to walk among the fallen lying under the green grass and bright flags. Some were taken too soon, fallen in battles that… Read More Memorial Day in Photos
This morning I am remembering all who came before, who served, and died, to make me a free woman. I am sitting here able to do whatever I want with my life, to vote, to publish this blog on the internet, because brave men watered the roots of the Liberty Tree with their blood. I… Read More Memorial Day