Memorial Day

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 …

Fallen Comrade

Sarasota National Cemetery Veteran's Day is November 11th ... as it is every year, in remembrance of Armistice Day (the end of WW 1) on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. It's nice that a day is set aside to show appreciation to those who have served in …

Jerico Law Enforcement

Jerico is in "Area A" of the West Bank, which is totally controlled by the Palestinian Authority.  While visiting, I noticed these two policemen at the end of the block.  I had read they are friendly to Westerners, non-Jewish of course, so I decided to check it out. I approached them and asked (gestured) them …

Veteran’s Day, 2014

Many thanks to all the men and women in uniform putting their life on hold while they honorably serve their country.  And their families that are enduring their own challenges, anxiety, and hardships to personally support them. Thought for the Day:  Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the United States was too strong. …