As you are reading this, I am on one! Vacations don’t have to be in the summer, but many are, and summer is here! What a great idea, vacations, time to get away, relax, visit family, friends and new places. Given the pandemic and shutdowns of the last 15 months, we all need a vacation. They provide us an opportunity to see and do things we don’t get to do every day. We feel revitalized and rested after some time off. Vacations do not have to be far away, exotic or elaborate, however, they should include family time, a good book, unplugged time, a great meal, time outdoors, relaxation and maybe an unplanned adventure. We live in a big, beautiful state in a large and diverse country on an incredible planet. There is a lot to see both near and far. Make it point to take a break from your daily grind and take in some of this great world with your loved ones.
7.12.2021
5.31.2021
Memorial Day – A Normal Holiday?
I hesitate to use the word “normal”, but this weekend feels good! It is our first real holiday since New Year’s Day of 2020.
Yes, it is about the start of the summer, with beer, BBQ and upcoming coming trips to the beach. There is baseball, watermelon and the kids being out of school. Many of these things are happening live and in person this year. But, please do not forget the true meaning of the holiday. People have died serving our country and defending the freedoms we enjoy. This day is set aside to remember and honor those sacrifices. Take a minute to think about that. Make sure your children or grandchildren understand the price of freedom and the reason for the holiday. It is great to see things normalizing. Just make sure that acknowledging the meaning of the holiday is part of your “normal”.
Have a blessed and happy Memorial Day!