Happy Memorial Day
Blessings and thanks to all of our troops. The Roanoke Times l File photo.
May 28, 2012 - 1:45 AM
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Is it appropriate to use the word “happy” in conjunction with a holiday that was created to recognize those that have been killed or wounded?
It’s really too late for a comment now, but here’s a thought for July 4th holiday – a different kind of cheeseburger.
These might have been discussed on here before, but it’s always worth a mention.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnLIzIu1by4
Juicy or Jucy?
I always use Velveeta when I make them. It seems to work better. The hardest part is making the patties thin enough to not overwhelm you. You essentially have to use the McDonalds concept of making wide, paper thin burger patties, before using them to surround the cheese. Or Cheez.
I still like an old fashioned burger better, but these are fun alternatives.
@Jp, I think it is if you are happy to be an American.
Lindsey, in support of your ‘happy’ comment…
One of the things it took me a long time to realize as I matured while an adult was that it’s okay to embrace sad memories while smiling. You look at the positive inside the negative.
You think of a relative who has passed, and you can smile and rejoice in the happiness they provided you, while remembering their loss.
You think of a person who you never knew, who lived in the past, and you celebrate their contributions while realizing their absence.
As for me? I had a VERY happy Memorial Day. I shed several tears for the lost warriors and patriots and family members. I celebrated those I still could touch and affect.
So.. we all commemorate in our own way. In my form of commemoration, I choose to celebrate while commiserating. To each their own.
Well, exactly.
It’s a lot easier to appreciate the freedoms in life and the people you have lost when you’re spending time with your family and enjoying the outdoors instead of hunching over a desk.