Happy Memorial Day

Does Happy Memorial Day seem like an oxymoron. Like we are saying, Happy Celebrating Dead People Day.



I worked all weekend and will drive Mom to the cemeteries tomorrow. Mom was disappointed we aren't visiting on the weekend, but what can I do. She wants to wait for my schedule instead of asking for certain days off a month in advance, then that is what you get.

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