Hello everyone!
I've been busy working around my
gardens and getting caught up
with outside projects.
I haven't been posting much lately
because of it. In fact if you want to know
much about me you will find more on
my garden blog than here!
When I was a kid they used to call the
Iris's "flags" because they usually
bloomed around Memorial weekend.
In the South after the civil war, the
women decorated the graves of loved
ones who lost their lives in battle.
This holiday was known as
"Decoration Day" for many years
but eventually became Memorial Day.
Even though this holiday is reserved to
honor and remember those loved ones
who have died in our nation's
service, it has also become a time to
remember those we have otherwise
loved and lost.
Fortunately my Dad did not die during
his military career, but I always think of
him at this holiday and I am always
proud to know he served our country
during one of the most critical
times of our U.S. history.
My brother-in-law who served in the Navy that we recently lost with my nephew Kenny who is also proudly serving in the U.S. Navy.
I hope you all have a memorable weekend!
Don't eat too much or work too hard!
Hang your flags proudly!
