Hello all:
I know you've all wondered where I've been right?
So here is this years Memorial Day message:
A little history mixed with some comment:
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day instead thinking of it as a day off, store sales, BBQ and the start of summer. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.
But what may be needed to return the solemn, and even sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a return to its traditional day of observance. When Congress made the day into a three-day weekend in 1971, it made it easier for people to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day and this has contributed greatly to the general public's nonchalant observance of Memorial Day."
To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the "National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence.
Whatever you do today, have fun, be safe BUT most of all, take a moment to honor those that have paid the ultimate price in service to our country. Had it not been for so many great men and women, true American heroes, you and I may not be here today.
See a vet, salute him/her.
We are also doing this:
Red Fridays. (read the post on my blog).
Here is also an appropriate photo I found from a newspaper on Long Island, NY.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
new items
Hello all:
First, I want to thank all of you that take the time to write me back about my holiday messages. All your kind words are very much appreciated.
I hope that all of you had a great Mother's Day.
June is almost here and that month is a very busy one.
It will bring Father's Day as well as some First Communions and of course, school graduations.
With dads & grads in mind, we've come up with a few new products specifically for them and with very special sales pricing.
There are Throws, crystals, aprons and T shirts all on special sale.
To place orders and get more details, log into the PhotoThrow site and go to the Dads & Grads category and see them all.
In the meantime, here are some images as a preview of these fabulous new items:
Red Fridays
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every
Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the
'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love
for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea
of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect
starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops
all come home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded
American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every
Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with
acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before
the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once
'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the
media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make
things better for you?' is. 'We need your support and your prayers.'
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and
wear something red every Friday.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every
Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the
'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love
for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea
of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect
starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops
all come home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded
American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every
Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with
acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before
the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once
'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the
media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make
things better for you?' is. 'We need your support and your prayers.'
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and
wear something red every Friday.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
New Fathers Day items
Hello all:
First, I want to thank all of you that take the time to write me back about my holiday messages. All your kind words are very much appreciated.
I hope that all of you had a great Mother's Day.
June is almost here and that month is a very busy one.
It will bring Father's Day as well as some First Communions and of course, school graduations.
With dads & grads in mind, we've come up with a few new products specifically for them and with very special sales pricing.
There are Throws, crystals, aprons and T shirts all on special sale.
To place orders and get more details, log into the PhotoThrow site and go to the Dads & Grads category and see them all.
In the meantime, here are some images as a preview of these fabulous new items:
First, I want to thank all of you that take the time to write me back about my holiday messages. All your kind words are very much appreciated.
I hope that all of you had a great Mother's Day.
June is almost here and that month is a very busy one.
It will bring Father's Day as well as some First Communions and of course, school graduations.
With dads & grads in mind, we've come up with a few new products specifically for them and with very special sales pricing.
There are Throws, crystals, aprons and T shirts all on special sale.
To place orders and get more details, log into the PhotoThrow site and go to the Dads & Grads category and see them all.
In the meantime, here are some images as a preview of these fabulous new items:
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