The Star Spangled Banner
Memorial Day is a federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.
The Star Spangled Banner, as sung by Whitney Houston.
From the archives
1) Are you a veteran? No. Are there veterans in your family? Yes, my dad, my husband, two brothers-in-law. Do you know anyone who is active military? Yes, our nephew. (We are grateful and want to hear about it.)
2) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food? Just one? Burgers, potato salad, watermelon, corn-0n-the-cob.....
3) Let's celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with ice cream. What's your favorite flavor? Any kind of chocolate. Cone or cup? Cone.
4) This marks the weekend when Americans step up their outdoor activity and do things they may not have been able to do during the winter months. For example, when is the last time you rode a bike? Probably 40 years ago.
5) Or went hiking? Probably eight years ago.
6) Or rode a horse? About four years ago.
7) Or toasted a marshmallow? Maybe 50 years ago.
8) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on? Yes, the AC is on.
8) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on? Yes, the AC is on.
9) Crazy Sam needs your help: What song or a performer would you like to see featured in a Saturday 9 this summer? Herb Alpert or Chris Botti (I'm partial to trumpet players!) You'll begin seeing your suggestions as Saturday 9 themes in mid-June. Thanks!
Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend.
I took yesterday off from work because I am still coughing and blowing. Each day gets a little better and being able to sleep through the night really helps. Hopefully having a nice long weekend will help me get over this stupid cold and I'll be ready for work on Tuesday.
My BFF Elaine and her husband, Jim, started a garden project at their church to help feed those in need. Their local newspaper featured them in an article!! Here is the link if you would like to read about this gardening movement that is catching on all over.....
http://www.whig.com/article/20160525/ARTICLE/305249531?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Quincy_Herald-Whig#
Thanks for peeking in today! Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Peace & hugs.
#4-We have no plans to participate in any outside activities for a few days, it is so hot and humid here...I was suffering from a heat related issue yesterday, now Liam (son) is down...so, we plan on staying in.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the memes, Terri. Hope you feel better.
I do hope you feel better. Roasting marshmellows ... It's been a while here too. So many memories...
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a grill. We always plan on buying one every summer but we never get around to it. lol
ReplyDeleteFeel better
Aw, such a nice article about Elaine. Glad you're doing better. Hope it goes completely away soon. Have a nice (long) weekend, Sweetie. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. In thinking about it though, I don't think we have any grass on our church property. Parking lot and little parks for the kiddos. I'm sorry you are still not up to par. Rest this weekend. I rode a bike just last year. I did great riding it, but when I tried to get off, I fell. 😆
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are still feeling crummy! Praying tomorrow will be a better day.
ReplyDeleteNice article! There is a church near us that does something very similar.