Peony Petals Peonies are early bloomers, generally around mid-May. They are popular flowers for decorating graves on Memorial Day. By early June the plants have lost their vigor. The stems are sagging from the heavy blooms, the petals are wilting and falling everywhere. What now? Leave it to an 8-year old. Toss them in the … Continue reading Peony Shower
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Viet Nam Boots Memorial Day: formerly called "Decoration Day", when flowers decorated the graves of military veterans who died while serving their country. Today, Memorial Day is more likely seen as the beginning of summer and serves as a convenient reminder to remember any loved one who has gone before you. Flowers make the cemeteries … Continue reading Memorial Day
Sarasota National Cemetery The first Memorial Day (called Decoration Day) was in 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the sacrifices made by both sides of the Civil War. Over 620,000 men gave their life for what they believed in, a number too large to comprehend. Memorial Day became an official national holiday over 100 … Continue reading Memorial Day
Cape Cod Bright early morning sun and a soft wind promised a glorious spring day on Cape Cod. It was Saturday morning of Memorial Day weekend. We had fought so much traffic in yesterday's rush to reach the Cape, I expected to see half of America getting their boats ready. Nobody. The dinghy looked tired, … Continue reading Dinghy
Wychmere Beach Club My best friends celebrated their 50th anniversary at Wychmere Beach Club on Cape Cod on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The weather was perfect for the Harwich Chamber of Commerce ads and travel agency photos. The story goes back farther than 50 years. We all knew each other in high school, … Continue reading Wychmere Beach Club
It looks like a long hot summer: Memorial Day temps exceeded 100 degrees and June has been warmer than normal so far. No better way to keep cool than dipping your toes in the lake under a big shade tree. While you're at it, look at yourself in the mirror and see what the future … Continue reading Cooling Off
I never get tired of looking at Old Glory, but get real excited when I see her flying in various formations. Five sets of three flag poles line each side of the drive at Valmont Industries' Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Valmont's center-pivot irrigation systems are sold world wide, and these flagpoles typically fly flags … Continue reading Memorial Day, 2018
There is a new neighbor on the block. He moved in last fall, and owns a schnauzer that he walks daily. I know this because the schnauzer is frequently spotted relieving himself in my wife's flower bed. While annoying, I told myself, "Fuhgetta Bout It!". It's just payback for the times my dog has relieved herself … Continue reading Iris Bed
Baseball may not be as popular today as it was in the 1950's when it was called America's Past Time, but it still draws a lot of little people. I have four grandsons playing baseball this year, ages 3-15. Yeah, 3! Can you believe that? In Ankeny, Iowa 3-4 year olds start out with "Blast … Continue reading Memorial Day – The Big Team
About 3-4 miles south of Maxwell, NE (pop. 312) on State Hwy 56A lies Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Established in 1863, the fort was originally built to protect travelers along the Oregon Trail. As western settlement progressed, the need for soldiers decreased and the fort took on a new role as a national cemetery. The nation's … Continue reading Fort McPherson
Do you remember the first time you looked at our nation's flag and felt pride; you know, got goose bumps, lost yourself in the moment, sort of like a hallelujah moment? Maybe I should ask, "Have you ever felt that way about the American flag?" I'm sure you would remember it if you did. … Continue reading National Pride
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