Well, that time is rolling around once again. I originally posted some of this in 2020, before the general election that either was legitimate or “stolen”. We have to ask ourselves if we’ve moved forward, backward, or just have been treading water. Democrats want to move on, to make changes, to adapt. Republicans want to step back, because what worked for years surely must still be of value. Fingers are pointing, blame is laid. Two presidential candidates – one a former prosecutor, the other convicted. An interesting choice. So, here we go again.
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Memories of “Decoration Day”
Yes, Memorial Day, as we know it today, was originally “Decoration Day”, evolving in the years following the Civil War to commemorate those that died on both sides of the conflict, and later, all military that died in battle. Thus began the tradition of putting flowers and flags on graves in the spring, and it spread from military dead to family members and friends. It was unofficial until 1971, when the Day became officially recognized as a national holiday.
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I never knew my grandfather, as he died about six months before I was born. But stories – family legends really – about him abound, along with a few pictures and a number of his quotes: “My mind is made up, don’t confuse me with facts” is my favorite.
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