tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post8496064139319073648..comments2024-01-27T04:41:17.522-07:00Comments on Hot Chicks Dig Smart Men: Memorial Day is for RememberingJaniecehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223994862015217811noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-37841793577971056222010-05-29T00:10:26.909-06:002010-05-29T00:10:26.909-06:00My neighbor sent me what was probably a chain emai...My neighbor sent me what was probably a chain email with various political cartoons about Memorial Day being about rather more than having a barbecue.<br /><br />I was surprised, only because we aren't particularly close friends. We just wave at each other when we see each other in the driveway.<br /><br />But I did think it was cool that I'd moved in next door to people who (at least) take a moment to remember what Memorial Day is about -- and aren't afraid to remind the people around them, either.nzformehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982194544873836336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-20399306664047742772010-05-28T12:05:43.583-06:002010-05-28T12:05:43.583-06:00I would disagree about it becoming something less ...I would disagree about it becoming something less by moving it to create a three day weekend. At least this way, it's almost sure to be celebrated, leading to this conversation:<br />Do you know why you get Monday off?<br />Uh... it's the beginning of sum-<br />WHACK!<br />It's Memorial Day, doofus. Now get your flag out and give thanks!<br /><br />The alternative is this:<br />Hey, do you know what day it is?<br />Uh... Wednesday? Hump Day? How long is it until the weeken-<br />WHACK!<br />It's Veterans' Day, doofus. Why in the hell can you never remember that? November 11th!Anne C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09444051201220766948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-14846969193170703822010-05-28T11:02:54.390-06:002010-05-28T11:02:54.390-06:00Jeri, I don't know how my allergens ended up i...Jeri, I don't know how my allergens ended up in the Seattle area. That's one serious wind. <br /><br />Warner, I agree. I seem to recall placing flags at Ft. Logan Cemetery one year, alongside the Boy Scouts, although it was a Monday then.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-46323436580572199952010-05-28T10:53:25.050-06:002010-05-28T10:53:25.050-06:00Yes, closer to what you said. Memorial Day was not...Yes, closer to what you said. Memorial Day was not a 3 day shopping event when/where I grew up.Warner (aka ntsc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924176333302007261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-82286103950458978072010-05-28T10:23:40.918-06:002010-05-28T10:23:40.918-06:00Janiece, thanks for sharing that video. Stupid eye...Janiece, thanks for sharing that video. Stupid eye allergies, made my eyes run.<br /><br />I'm grateful too.<br /><br />PS - almost commented as Zach. You would have figured that out, I think. LOLJerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15118871494748262288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-71145057502653117292010-05-28T10:10:22.890-06:002010-05-28T10:10:22.890-06:00Warner, I don't think it became less important...Warner, I don't think it became less important - it just became easier to ignore the true meaning of the day.<br /><br />Which is most unfortunate.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9112925820320944611.post-2476650570732414472010-05-28T08:07:35.527-06:002010-05-28T08:07:35.527-06:00It became less important when it was moved from th...It became less important when it was moved from the 30th to Monday.Warner (aka ntsc)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924176333302007261noreply@blogger.com