Today is the real Memorial Day, May 30
and also my birthday.🎈
I'm 73 years old today.
I certainly don't feel my age but when I look in the mirror wonder what happened!🙂
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The Fallen Soldiers Table
Those who have served, and those currently serving in the uniformed services
of the United States, are ever mindful that the sweetness of enduring peace has always been tainted by the bitterness of personal sacrifice.
They are compelled to never forget that while we enjoy our daily pleasures, others have endured or may be still enduring the agonies of pain and
We call attention to this small table which occupies a place of dignity and honor.
The table cloth is white, the purity of their intentions in response to their country's call to arms.
The single rose in a vase signifies the blood they may have shed for our freedom.
The slice of lemon signifies their bitter fate.
The salt reminds us of the many countless tears of families as they wait.
The glass inverted, they can't drink with us tonight.
The chair is empty, they are not here.
Let us not forget the sacrifices of those and their families.
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It was a cloudy morning for walking but did see a few peeks
of sun every so often.
It was 52 degrees.
Sunrise 5:52
A quiet walk up and down the streets in town, both cemeteries,
and the ball park too.
Didn't see anyone else out but did see quite a lot of birds.
Boblink
Red Winged Blackbird
Killdeer
Bluebird
Bluejay
and all the Crows and Robins that are always all around.
No bulls in the barn or in the long barn but there are a few of them
in this pasture down by the Drane house.
Morning Walk Steps
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It was a Fingerprint work day at church and we left mid morning
and spent the day there.
I didn't count the people but a good many turned out,
I'd guess around 20.
Always enjoy these work days.
Planning on relaxing this evening.
We've been watching a DVD from the library called
The Commander - it's pretty good.
I'll knit a little and have some ice cream while watching.
(Chocolate Chip Mint)
That's all for today.
Happy Thursday and thanks for stopping by.
happyone🙂
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17 comments:
The small table, whoever thought of it is a genius.
A wonderful tribute and beautiful photos. That's quite a long walk!
...Happy Birthday, young lady!
Happy birthday to you :)
All the best Jan
Happy Birthday, dear Karen. I hope it has been an extra happy day for you.
The significance of The Fallen Soldiers Table is food for thought. I had lunch at Chick-Fil-A last week and they had the same table set up. I think too often we get caught up in the bbq's and pool parties on Memorial Day and lose sight of the real reason for the holiday. It is a good thing to be reminded.
Enjoy that ice cream!
Happy Birthday!
I agree with Ginny about the small table.
Those bulls are BIG! I have only seen a couple Bobolinks in my lifetime and both of those were at the same time.
Karen, what a lovely Memorial Day tribute you have given here. Thank you.
I'm glad that there was a good turnout for the Fingerprint work day at church today.
That table set up is so very touching.
I love that photo of the grass and dark sky. I always enjoy seeing cows (or bulls) in a field.
Happy Birthday! I would say you don't look or act your age. Hope you had a special day.
Here we refer to it as the MIA/POW table but it’s still the same sentiment. Our VFW keeps the table out all the time.
Happy Birthday. You've got more energy that people I know who are half your age.
Beautiful tribute
Happy Birthday to you! A wonderful tribute post for Memorial Day!
Take care, have a great weekend.
Happy Birthday. Many happy returns filled with joy, good health and whatever you desire.
God bless.
Gotta love your new header and happy (belated) birthday to a happy life-is-good blogger! 😊
Well, now you have reached my age. Happy Birthday to you! A meaningful tribute to our fallen...
Beautiful tribute.
Such a lovely sentiment to those who have fought for freedom and peace in our country. Very moving.
Yes, I'm very excited about the newest Mitford book! I understand she is about halfway through writing it so I don't expect to see it until sometime next year.
I'm a day late but I want to add my best birthday wishes for you!! May the coming year bring you so much joy and blessings 💗💗💗
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