Today, May 25, 2009, and according to all the 'red, white, and blue' store sale flyers, it is Memorial Day.
I remember when Memorial Day was celebrated on "Memorial Day," May 31st. Stores were closed. Parades. Families gathered for hamburgers and hot dogs from the charcoal grill served on a paper plate stacked with potato chips. Watermelon (and the accompanying 'seed spitting contests') for dessert. In the background could be heard the clickety click of the movie camera chronicling the event in black and white.
Memorial Day. Everyday - every season - American flags are displayed in my five big flower pots. EVERYDAY I WANT TO REMEMBER. Everyday I say a silent prayer of thanks.
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