Memorial Day 2009

We honor our heroes today who have sacrificed their lives to keep us safe and free. We owe them so much.

Today is just about as perfect a day as anyone could hope for. It's sunny, but not hot. Comfortably warm, about 73 degrees, with a gentle breeze. If you close your eyes you might think you're in Hawaii.
It turned out to be quite a busy month of May.
We had a delightful poetry party with our online group, thought up by our one and only party planner, Leigh. She is great, always creative and cheerful. Especially fun were the limericks made up by some of our own talented members. Years ago I used to like to write rhymes and wrote a couple children's stories in verse. Also had a couple published in poetry books.
Mother's Day at my house was a barbeque. My grand-daughter's husband is the official barbeque griller. Family get togethers-that's what are important. We've had too many crowded restaurants on the holidays and want to give them a rest.
Besides those events, the Nightingales had a very interesting meeting and heard about cadet nursing in the 40's, by a nurse who trained through them. She had pictures and even kept her cap. We all agreed the uniforms of the cadets were very nice looking. They must have been a great help to the military.
Next on the agenda is my grandson's graduation from college. We're all very proud of him. He's going on for a combination Masters/Doctorate in chemistry. Wow!
Well, back to work.