Memorial Day

I'm fairly certain that prior to seventy-five years ago, no one in my family spent a lazy afternoon lounging at a public pool's opening day festivities, or even was allowed the luxury of relaxing for more than a minute or two under a dusty farm's lone elm tree. I'd like to acknowledge that their efforts- along with their ability to procreate- allow this decadence. And thanks too, for the sacrifices of all the men and women in law enforcement and the military that allow such tranquility.