Just some thoughts while taking a break on the day after Memorial Day....
Many observed Memorial Day by pausing to reflect on military members who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy. My mom still remembers her mother's reaction when she saw the official car on their farm driveway many decades ago, and how her mother's knees buckled from beneath her as she realized her son, Clarence Osborne, had been killed while serving in the U.S. Army in France during the final days of World War II. Her mother never completely got over the loss. My mom searched in later years until she found her big brother's lieutenant and then traveled to Texas to talk with him and hear about her brother's final hours....
Smitty at The Other McCain breaks down at an Afghanistan war casualty's memorial service ... an up-close-and-personal reason to observe Memorial Day. This is heart-breaking....
We're in the middle of a hot spell in the Shenandoah Valley, as is the rest of the Commonwealth, with temps in the 90s in recent days so stay cool out there. Today is supposed to be low 90s in my corner of the world but Richmond has the possibility of breaking records with 99 or above. Walking those downtown sidewalks in 99-degree heat can be brutal so don't stray too far from the air conditioning....
This 80-year-old lady defines "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps." I'll have to stop by her produce stand next time I'm in the vicinity....
Have you checked out the Washington Examiner? With a wide array of writers and freelancers, they cover topics of interest from breaking news to politics to regional happenings to tourism. With stellar names such as Byron York, Michael Barone, Mark Tapscott, Tim Carney, David Freddoso, David Sherfinski, and more, it's a "must read" for many.
First Fridays begin this week at the Frontier Culture Museum located in Staunton with free entrance from 6-8:00 p.m. Free First Fridays will continue in July and August.
Speaking of the Frontier Culture Museum ... be sure to check out all the summer happenings including summer camps for the kids, Shenandoah Valley Wine and Jazz Festival, 4th of July celebration, Beach Party, Blues and Beer Festival, and much more. There's lots to do at the FCMV.
Wounded Warriors ... this story from Fox News is heart-warming as the battle-wounded heroes ride with former President GWB.
The boss is needing my attention ... back to painting the front porch. Have a good one!
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