Can We Talk 2

Memorial Day Weekend

         My family is scattered. We no longer get together on every little occasion. I guess it makes the event more enjoyable when we do get together.

         So I'm not planning on any cookouts or picnics. I plan to make some healthy minestrone soup. But I'm sure I will find some unhealthy things, too. I just don't have enough will power to be good all day. I have successfully dropped table salt. I will have watermelon with or without company.

         We have a park locally with a corner dedicated to the Vietnam lost. I may go there Monday and take a walk after a brief contemplation in the reserved area. I need to get my steps in when I'm not in rehab. I'm sure TV will have lots of war movies, including Audie Murphy films. If it's not raining I have outdoor work to do.

         I am grateful to the men and women who have given their lives in defense of our country. They did their duty as they saw fit and paid a big price for it. I hope that we will see an end to war and the need for people to die in the service of their country, except of old age.