Memorial Day

Wow, its hard to believe that it is Memorial Day weekend again. Traditionally thought of as the beginning of summer, it seems to me that alot of people have forgotten the real reason for the holiday.

As the beginning of summer, everyone tends to go camping, or to the lake, or the beach, or out somewhere for a party. Now don't get me wrong, I am not against a fun get-together, I just want to make sure that we remember why we are having a good time. We are able to have a good time because of the sacrifice of The brave Men and Women in our Armed Forces.

Here is the Definition of Memorial Day according to Wikipedia:

"Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action."

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So remember, go out, have fun, just remember what it took to give you that ability.

THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES THAT GAVE EVERYTHING FOR THEIR COUNTRY.

To Boldly Go.....

Friday night, my son and I went to see the new Star Trek movie. I realized afterwards that I had committed a major parental mistake. That was the first Star Trek movie that my 12 year old son had seen. That has now been corrected. We got home from the movie shortly before 11pm, after going to 3 different places to find other Star Trek movies. We spent the rest of Friday night, and alot of Early Saturday morning watching Star Trek. I realized that this was a good series for him to watch on TV. Without getting too deep into a philosophical discussion, Star Trek pits right against wrong, and generally right triumphs over wrong. This was the first weekend in a long time that I didn't have to get up and go Saturday morning. It was amazing to be able to spend that kind of time with my son. It was really a good moment for both of us. I can remember my father pulling me out of school early one day to go see the premier of one of the original Star Wars movies. I don't remember much about the movie, or the theater, but I do remember how I felt knowing my father wanted to spend that time with me. I hope my son remembers that as well when he grows up.

As for the movie, all I will say is that it is the first movie in many years that I am willing to pay to see again.

YIS

So Much to do, So Little Time, lol

WOW. It is Early May, and I just realized tonight that I have 1 weekend between now and the end of July that I don't have plans. If this keeps up, I will be planning next summer by Christmas this year. Most of my weekend events revolve around Scouting. It is truly amazing how I can devote so much time to something, and after 8 years, not hate it. I find myself enjoying it even more now. In the job that I do, I see alot of my scouts while they are in school. It never fails to amaze me at how the teachers can tell which students are scouts, and which aren't. I have been told time and time again, "you can see where Scouting is helping them to grow." I then think back to the Cub Scout "Law of the Pack", "The Cub Scouts follow Akela, The Cub Scouts help the pack go, The Pack helps the Cub Scout grow, Cub Scouts give GoodWill" If we could all remember this, and try harder to lead our everyday lives by the same Law, we would all be fine.

YIS