We all know what doing something each year, on a certain date or holiday {tradition} means to us. It's those things that we can rely on to bring our lives back to normal for a moment.
I spent many years living in Norwood MA. And each year we would go "up town" to watch the Memorial Day parade which starts at one of the town's cemeteries and ends at another.
Then all of the town would spend some time together in some ceremonies to remember those who have died in the service of our country.
I admit that I know much less about history that I think I do. And history is personal and for some - it hurts to remember. But we must continue to tell the story - each year. Or it will fade and be forgotten.
I forget too often that a happy life is more important
than a wealthy life. So, thanks for the normal, routine, boring, slow,
"small town" days - they are such a blessing. I'm already looking forward to July 4th - just another "boring" day in a small town.
I spent many years living in Norwood MA. And each year we would go "up town" to watch the Memorial Day parade which starts at one of the town's cemeteries and ends at another.
Then all of the town would spend some time together in some ceremonies to remember those who have died in the service of our country.
This year was no different. The parade, the ceremonies and the rememberances. But this is one of those times when the routine of it all really hit home for me and felt great.
It's more than a day off - it's a "slow down and don't you dare think about your crazy busy life" day.
Each year, one of the graduating high school seniors reads the Gettysburg Address. This year it was delivered by Philip Gustafson who gave us all a look at what it might have sounded like when it was first heard on that battlefield cemetery so long ago.
Philip spoke to us. As Lincoln might have spoken to the crowd that gathered to dedicate the cemetery.
