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Post by billhammond on May 25, 2020 8:20:33 GMT -5
Pretty moving letter to the editor in the Strib today:
I grew up in Appleton, Minn., a rather unique small town. In 1947, all of its streets were renamed in honor of fallen young men from Appleton. The street naming continued through the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq wars. Appleton is the only town in the country with all of its streets and avenues named after fallen residents.
As a child, my father signed my older sister and me up to be part of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. That meant that each year we marched in Appleton’s Memorial Day parade wearing a navy blue and gold satin cape and matching garrison cap. And we carried lilacs.
Once the parade arrived at the town park, we marched out onto the small bridge and tossed our lilacs into the river as someone played taps. Then we boarded a bus to the cemetery.
There, each girl lined up behind a cross identifying one of the wars that took the life of a young Appleton man. As the speaker identified a war, that girl would step to the front and hang a wreath of flowers over the cross as someone read the name or names of those lost in that war.
It was something that had an impact on me as a child — the names were often the family names of my friends.
Understanding sacrifice has a lasting impact. And the smell of lilacs brings me back to those Memorial Days every year.
Anne McGarry, Minneapolis
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Post by millring on May 25, 2020 8:50:49 GMT -5
Today is probably the peak for the purple and white flowers that cover the woods. There is nowhere in fifty acres of woods where you can look and not see them.
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on May 25, 2020 8:51:48 GMT -5
I had a dream about my Mom last night. It was frustrating, she was trying to park her car on a freeway off ramp, and I was trying to explain that she can’t do that. When I got up I realized, she passed three years ago today, on Monday, Memorial Day.
I think I’m going to get some fresh salmon, and grill it with pesto sauce. That was one of her favorite meals, the last meal we enjoyed before her stroke, and I have not made it since. A small way to honor her.
Mike
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Post by billhammond on May 25, 2020 8:57:02 GMT -5
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Post by John B on May 25, 2020 9:11:19 GMT -5
Today is probably the peak for the purple and white flowers that cover the woods. There is nowhere in fifty acres of woods where you can look and not see them. Could you take a pic? |
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Post by Cornflake on May 25, 2020 9:11:35 GMT -5
I can't see wishing anyone a happy Memorial Day but I hope it's a good one.
Last evening, after dinner, our older daughter came by for a visit. It was our first visit since the pandemic set in. We sat outside and stayed about fifteen feet from her. It was very pleasant.
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Post by kenlarsson on May 25, 2020 9:14:54 GMT -5
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Post by millring on May 25, 2020 9:16:11 GMT -5
Today is probably the peak for the purple and white flowers that cover the woods. There is nowhere in fifty acres of woods where you can look and not see them. Could you take a pic? I meant to take my camera today. I may try tomorrow if the weather holds out. |
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Post by mnhermit on May 25, 2020 9:27:34 GMT -5
Rainy day, indoor chores after the dog walks me and i clean up after the donkeys.
Better days y'all
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Post by Marshall on May 25, 2020 9:35:31 GMT -5
Pretty moving letter to the editor in the Strib today: I grew up in Appleton, Minn., a rather unique small town. In 1947, all of its streets were renamed in honor of fallen young men from Appleton. The street naming continued through the Korean, Vietnam and Iraq wars. Appleton is the only town in the country with all of its streets and avenues named after fallen residents. As a child, my father signed my older sister and me up to be part of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. That meant that each year we marched in Appleton’s Memorial Day parade wearing a navy blue and gold satin cape and matching garrison cap. And we carried lilacs. Once the parade arrived at the town park, we marched out onto the small bridge and tossed our lilacs into the river as someone played taps. Then we boarded a bus to the cemetery. There, each girl lined up behind a cross identifying one of the wars that took the life of a young Appleton man. As the speaker identified a war, that girl would step to the front and hang a wreath of flowers over the cross as someone read the name or names of those lost in that war. It was something that had an impact on me as a child — the names were often the family names of my friends. Understanding sacrifice has a lasting impact. And the smell of lilacs brings me back to those Memorial Days every year. Anne McGarry, Minneapolis That's a good one. Thanks William. |
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Post by Marshall on May 25, 2020 9:36:35 GMT -5
I meant to take my camera today. I may try tomorrow if the weather holds out. If it's not on facebook, it never really happened.  |
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Post by Hobson on May 25, 2020 9:58:12 GMT -5
I don't think that it's ever appropriate to wish someone a happy Memorial Day, even less so this year. I'm planning to find a 2019 parade to watch on line. Meanwhile we have the smoker going with a brisket and two chickens. Expecting neighbors to come by to see what the smoke is. If they come at the right time, they might get some smoked meat. Potato salad to be made after we do our walk and have breakfast. Getting the smoker ready takes a long time, but worth it. Besides, it's not like we have anything else to do.
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Post by Marty on May 25, 2020 10:02:43 GMT -5
Good morning
Going back to bed for a while.
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Post by Dan McLaughlin on May 25, 2020 10:04:17 GMT -5
Have good ones.
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Post by t-bob on May 25, 2020 10:06:42 GMT -5
Your Flag Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore by John Prine .....RIP
While digesting Reader's Digest
In the back of a dirty book store
A plastic flag, with gum on the back
Fell out on the floor
Well, I picked it up and I ran outside
Slapped it on my window shield
And if I could see old Betsy Ross
I'd tell her how good I feel
But your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore
They're already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now Jesus don't like killin'
No matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore
Well, I went to the bank this morning
And the cashier he said to me
"If you join the Christmas club
We'll give you ten of them flags for free"
Well, I didn't mess around a bit
I took him up on what he said
And I stuck them stickers all over my car
And one on my wife's forehead
But your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore
They're already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now Jesus don't like killin'
No matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore
Well, I got my window shield
So filled with flags I couldn't see
So, I ran the car upside a curb
And right into a tree
By the time they got a doctor down
I was already dead
And I'll never understand why the man
Standing in the pearly gates said
"But your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore
We're already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now Jesus don't like killin'
No matter what the reason's for
And your flag decal won't get you
Into Heaven anymore"
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on May 25, 2020 10:33:08 GMT -5
I have cleaned out my 2006 Hyundai Sonata in preparation for turning it in tomorrow when I pick up a replacement used 2017 Buick Envision. The Sonata is still running but it lacks so many of the newer features that are in the Honda Accord that Nancy mostly drives. Satellite radio, backup camera, memory seat positions, hands-free phone, etc., etc. I recently cancelled the collision insurance on the Sonata when I realized I was paying for $1000 deductible insurance on a car worth less than that. The Envision was assembled in a GM plant in China. That may give some people pause, but I have long gotten over that. If I threw away all of my foreign made products I would be naked and without modern conveniences. My Sonata was made in Alabama. It's an intertwined world.  |
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Post by theevan on May 25, 2020 10:42:26 GMT -5
good morning Can't stop watching! Those border collies are amazing and they LOVE to work. |
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Post by billhammond on May 25, 2020 11:16:49 GMT -5
Congrats on your new wheels, Rob -- Buick is making some really nice looking cars lately and they score very high on reliability ratings, etc.
I'm hoping that the weather won't prevent the local chapter of the Commemorative Air Force from their planned B-25 flyover of 15 Twin Cities cemeteries. That thing really growls.
Speaking of World War II bombers, I watched a very sobering show on Discovery yesterday about the U.S. Eighth Air Force and their sickening losses in daylight raids deep into Germany. The Eighth lost more crew members than all Marine Corps deaths during the entire war -- 26,000 men.
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Post by majorminor on May 25, 2020 11:44:26 GMT -5
Morning friends. We’ll be attending a small gathering of friends and neighbors at mid day. Our contribution is shrimp boil which involves boiling in spices shrimp, chunks of andouille sausage, potatoes, chunked sweet onion, and cut corn on the cob. When it’s done you drain it and pour it out on a flat surface to eat cave man style. I’ve heard of it, but have never had it. We shall see.
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Post by t-bob on May 25, 2020 12:01:25 GMT -5
Morning friends. We’ll be attending a small gathering of friends and neighbors at mid day. Our contribution is shrimp boil which involves boiling in spices shrimp, chunks of andouille sausage, potatoes, chunked sweet onion, and cut corn on the cob. When it’s done you drain it and pour it out on a flat surface to eat cave man style. I’ve heard of it, but have never had it. We shall see. Pictures eh? |
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