Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day weekend and the official start of summer. With the 90 degrees and 80 percent humidity here, it sure feels like summer.

Our small town really celebrates Memorial Day. The VFW and the local organizations sponsor a flea market, parade, and memorial ceremony on the square on Monday. It's quite a slice of Americana and patriotism.

The pups and I will be practicing agility, weeding the garden, and doing other home-bound chores. There's a trial in NJ this weekend, but I didn't enter. Wisely so, I think. I'm glad to have some down time.

A Tribute

To those who have served...remember the brave, courageous people who fight to keep our freedom. Here are two close to my heart.

First, Joel Wiebe who served in the Canadian Army. He and my Anna were married before he went off on his first tour. He died in Afghanistan in 2007. He and Anna visited us in 2005 and toured Gettysburg. Here's a picture Jack took of him at the Visitor's Center. I often look at those pictures and remember what a fine young man he was.

Second, my dad who served in the US Army in WWII. My dad has given me many gifts--the love of books and classical music, a good joke, and discussions from the heart. Here's to you, Dad. I love you.