The Memorial Day Observation

This is not an overly serious website. However, there are those occasions on which seriousness is truly necessary. Today, as I go to the pool, grill out on my deck and drink a cold beer, I will be mindful of why I'm not at work today. All should be so mindful. To my knowledge, I have known one person who died serving his country. There may be others who I knew once upon a time and just didn't realize they went into the service as adults. One of my best friends on the planet is currently serving in the Marine Corps. Another good friend from college spent time in both Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Without these people, you and I wouldn't be celebrating Memorial Day at our cushy neighborhood pools and, most certainly, would not be able to post blogs regarding our thoughts on government, education and the like. Thanks to the folks who put themselves on the line so that ordinary Americans like myself can take my luxuries for granted.