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weblog Monday, May 31, 2004 Today is Memorial Day, remember? A lot of people died yesterday so you can be alive tomorrow. Remember that today. Unfortunately, a lot of Americans don’t do that. Or, at least, America doesn’t show it. Today’s holiday is gravely important — it’s about young people cutting their lives short to give something to their country. But turn on the television during Memorial Day Weekend: “IT’S A MEMORIAL BLOWOUT!” screams one mattress store ad. And there are plenty more. Every mattress store has said obnoxious ad, and so do grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores… you name it. What a shame this is. When September 11 rolls around this year, how would you feel to see a mattress ad with patriotic music blaring and flashy graphics declaring, “9/11 BLOWOUT SALE!” and an announcer screaming, “IT’S THE ANTI-TERROR EVENT OF THE SEASON”? (In 10 or 20 years, when enough time has passed since 9/11, I promise we’ll see those ads, and no one will be offended.) No better is a woman on the Macy’s commercial with claims like the holiday was “invented for shopping” or any of the other such ads. I would be much more willing to buy from a store that advertises with a quiet message urging Americans to always remember the veterans. A simple company logo, and that’s it. That’s respect. One of the phrases I hear a lot, starting the Friday before Memorial Day, is, “Happy Memorial Day Weekend!”. Well, what do you mean? Memorial Day is no happy day, and the weekend is not some event. This phrase is integrated into Americans’ view that the day is just a day off — a break from work and from life. People boast about their Memorial Day barbecues and Memorial Day parties. I’m not complaining about a day off. And I’m not condemning fun. But the tone of Memorial Day has been completely cheapened and changed. In other countries, streets are quiet and somber music is played. Where is this here, in a place where wars are so particularly pivotal and world-changing? Reflect in whatever way is important to you — but please, never forget. Andrew Phelps      |
Good on ya.
What is heaven's name are you watching?
must see. stock cars. Val Kilmer.
Oops, I jsut checked the credits. No Val Kilmer.
I was flipping channels and came across a dubbed version of Days of Thunder on a spanglish channel.
The only part of that movie that I liked were the racing scenes...especially when Tom Cruise got knocked into the wall.
This year, more than ever, it is important to remember the lessons learned from the bravery of those who have given their lives in past conflicts.
This Memorial Day we must not only remember the sacrifices of soldiers who have given their lives to protect our country, but also celebrate the bravery of those who serve today.
To all our military men and women past and present, military family members, and to our allies who stand beside us
Thank You!
Wishing everyone a wonderful 
I liked Leiker's essay. Memories.
Been wondering why I can't remember the names.
Leiker says,"I can remember entire conversations and events in explicit detail. I cannot remember the names of more than a few, and I don't know why. Shouldn't this be the other way around?"
Still wonder why I can't remember the names.
I liked Leiker's essay. Memories.
Been wondering why I can't remember the names.
Leiker says,"I can remember entire conversations and events in explicit detail. I cannot remember the names of more than a few, and I don't know why. Shouldn't this be the other way around?"
Still wonder why I can't remember the names.
Sorry about the double post. I waited three and a half minutes with no post and finally decided I had done something wrong.
I liked it when he got skeered and started blowing engines on purpose. Robert Duval rocked in that movie!
PE, I don't think I want to see that. Maybe that's a good reason for me to cross "moving to Mexico" off my list. Maybe.
Radu that is beautiful!
I remember when they shot the real life footage for that movie at Daytona. Dale was on the pole.
That's right! I had forgot about that. I remember watching the race that day they were shooting footage!
i also remember thinkin it was kinda nuts and "not-NASCAR"
I think that was the race when he hit the seagull.
Well, I got a call a few hours ago from my cousin who drives the Bekins moving van. He's leaving Toledo tomorrow headed this way to help me get the last of my stuff down to central Texas.
I spent the last couple of hours packing up everything except what I need for - say - two more days here. I am out of boxes and don't have my tools packed so I have to find something for them but that's minor.
wow
I finally have a definite on getting out of here!!!
Dang you have a good memory. I remember hitting the seagull too but I don't remember if it was that same race.
That was a jaw dropper, hitting that gull.
Gull caution.
LOL. I was going to say the same thing!
Thank you for the prayer in the Foxhole today Wneighbor.
Thank you Sam.
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