Posted on 05/23/2008 6:08:49 AM PDT by Lucky9teen
Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 9 p.m. US Eastern time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place an American flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery. The U.S. Air Force's "101 Critical Days of Summer" begin on this day as well. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.
In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, barbecues, family gatherings, and sporting events. Some Americans also view Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season.
I got this in an email.
Only it isn’t seen as HUMOR, but the correct way to LIVE YOUR LIFE! If you feel the same, pass this on to your True American friends. Y’all know who they are...
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, ‘One nation, under God.’
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You’ve never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You still say ‘Christmas’ instead of ‘Winter Festival.’
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You bow your head when someone prays.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You treat Vietnam vets with great respect, and always have.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You’ve never burned an American flag.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You know what you believe and you aren’t afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.
You might be a TRUE AMERICAN if: You’d give your last dollar to a friend.
If you got this email from me, it is because I believe that you, like me, have just enough TRUE AMERICAN in you to have the same beliefs as those talked about in this email.
AND PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IN ENGLISH.
Should you decide that you are not a TRUE AMERICAN, you have no desire to abide by these few principles; then please leave our country now!
God Bless the U S A! Amen’
thanks so much
Thanks it is appreciated.
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I meant to do that...
2 car garage. What’s the problem?
I’m jealous. I went to college about 15-20 minutes from the Barter Theatre. I didn’t get to go that often but I never passed up an opportunity to see a show.
"I'll have the steak sandwich . . . and the steak sandwich." -Fletch
Ok guys....write down what you see, hear, and are thinking..
1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.
...and related technologies as its delivery mechanism. Everyone who accesses those sites is
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can.
My (empty) In-Box
3.What is the last thing you watched on TV?
The Veggie Tales
4. Without looking, guess what time it is:
8:45 am
5. Now look at the clock.
8:49 am
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
streaming internet radio (Adam Corolla)
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
about 49 minutes ago....walking from my car into my work
8. Before you started this survey, what did you look at?
my myspace home page
9. What are you wearing?
blue pants and a white t-shirt
10. Did you dream last night?
not that I remember
11. When did you last laugh?
Tuesday night, when my husband was making fun of David Cook on American Idol
12. What is on the walls of the room you are in?
one picture
13. Seen anything weird lately?
no
14. What do you think of this quiz?
it’s ok
15. What is the last film you saw?
Volcano
16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?
property and a house on the Oregon coast...
17. Tell me something about you that I don’t know:
I play the piano
18. If you could change one thing about the world, regardless of guilt or politics, what would you do?
equality
19. Do you like to dance?
absolutely
20. George Bush:
will be known as one of the greats...........someday
21. Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her?
Damiana
22. Imagine your first child is a boy, what do you call him?
Garrett (already done)
23. Would you ever consider living abroad?
don’t know
24. What do you want to say to God when you reach the pearly gates?
Thank you Father.
How did the truck get over the rear left fender without damaging it much? Did it jump a ramp to get in like that?
Also, how much beer was involved? Where the phrases, “Watch this” or “What could go wrong” uttered just before this happened? Most important, how do you explain this to your soon to be ex-wife?
If I were you, I’d DVR the whole 600. Seems silly to miss the last 100 miles.
She wanted to get away from et al.
What kind of cockamaimy story is that?
Q: What is the difference between a bleeding heart liberal and a puppy?
A: A puppy stops whining after it grows up.
Q: What do you get when you cross a pilgrim with a democrat?
A: A god-fearing tax collector who gives thanks for what other people have.
Q: What's the difference between a Democrat and a catfish?
A: One is an ugly, scum sucking bottom-feeder and the other is a fish.
Q: What's a conservative?
A: A liberal who made it through adolescence.
Vote Democrat... It's easier than getting a job.
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