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The origins of Memorial Day date back to the aftermath of the Civil War, when it was called Decoration Day, a time set aside to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to include those who died in all American Wars. In 1971, by act of Congress, the […]
For the last several weeks, I’ve been going through boxes long buried in our garage and Jim’s home office. Sifting through the detritus of the life of a loved one, and the places that life intersects with yours, is a bittersweet experience. Scenes appear. Conversations float. Memories take on a life of their own. Some […]