Category Archives: Veterans
THOSE WHO WAIT
MY THANKS FOR THE MEN WHO WENT AND FOR THE WOMEN WHO WAITED. AND THANKS ALSO TO THE WOMEN WHO WENT AND THE MEN WHO WAITED. ******* Perceived conversation: “Did you get a letter from Johnny?” “Yes.” “Where is he?” … Continue reading
DEATH MARCH FOR FREEDOM
(Batan Death March, American Prisoners 1942) Julie, aka Cookie, has posted a blog today of the Bataan Death March. She rues the fact that so many do not know the price that was paid by heroes of the past. Do … Continue reading
AS YOU VOTE, REMEMBER—
I don’t understand how some people can be so flippant regarding our nation. They take so much for granted – ignorant regarding the price that has been paid for our “land of the free.” They seem not to care how … Continue reading
SO QUICKLY WE FORGET
May has gone. Mother’s Day has passed. Memorial Day forgotten. I’m not complaining, just thinking how we celebrate and/or grieve, but life goes on. I’m glad that happens. But I’m sorry sometimes that I don’t hang on to “special” moments … Continue reading
REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.
OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading
