My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
When I woke up this morning the first thing on my mind was June 6, 1944. I thought about what the troops must have been feeling as their turn came to storm those French beaches. That was just a part of it. Think about the hysteria that existed in places all over the globe as a result of Hitler's regime. Families and people everywhere fled from Europe in the event that Hitler prevailed. Then U.S. Continue Reading...
This weekend is the unofficial American kick-off to summer. With the weather we are getting here in the Northeast, it feels like summer already. It's Memorial Day Weekend. So, without further adieu, I will get to the point. As we get together with friends and family this weekend and enjoy the extra day off from work, please take a moment (or several) to remember why this weekend is so special. Continue Reading...
Just about any time I think about our military personnel, past and present, when I really think of all they do, all they sacrifice, I cry. I am especially emotional on this subject at Christmas time. At no time of the year is there more of an urgency, a search for togetherness, to be with family than at Christmas time. I offer this Christmas tribute. This is not mine, I am just sharing this that I Continue Reading...
This is the latest entry in my Sunday Series of posts to my blog. In the spirit of Veteran's Day and also to touch on some of my favorite hymns, I thought this one belonged. In the past 72 hours I have seen and heard so many amazing stories regarding our veteran's and active duty personnel. Tears fill my eyes as I try to imagine how I would fare in military shoes. Truth be told I don't know if I Continue Reading...
After reading several articles, looking at many touching pictures, and watching a couple of heart-wrenching videos yesterday, I am still remembering our armed forces. There are countless stories that touch us all deeply. There are so many stories of bravery, stories of loyalty, stories of resolve, stories of sacrifice, and so on. These stories need to be told, they need to be heard, they need to Continue Reading...
I woke up in the middle of the night earlier this week with the shell of this poem. Somehow I think it was better at 3am in the dark, but I hope you enjoy. It’s unfiltered emotion. Remember Remember more often, remember with others aloud Remember more than today, remember they should feel proud Remember to thank them, remember that is for always Remember to be respectful, remember not just Continue Reading...