Memorial Day

  On this Memorial Day, 2008, we have troops engaged in active military operations in several countries.   Some never return from the field of battle.   In their memory, we present this clip, because we can never forget them…   ~~~~ That masterful piece of storytelling is the work of Emmy-award winning reporter Boyd Huppert, with KARE TV 11 in Minneapolis.   It’s part of a series he does called Land Of 10,000 Stories…     You can see more of Boyd’s work here. ~~~~ Artist Kaziah Hancock... Read Full Story

Two men were boasting to each other about their old army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when my company presented arms you’d just hear slap, slap, jingle.” “What was the jingle?” asked the first. “Oh,” replied the other offhand, “just our medals.” This year Memorial Day falls on May 26, 2008. This is a holiday in which we celebrate the deceased... Read Full Story

Ahh--its Memorial Day--and that means summer. Please try to ignore all the nanny poops. They always come out at major holidays, trying to spoil everyone's fun by reminding us to buckle up and make sure the meat on the barbecue is well done. Be safe--but pay them no mind. All the folks telling us to remember what the day is all about are right and they mean well. But you can't force people to get in the proper mindset by admonishment or throwing a guilt trip. But, one thing I like to do... Read Full Story

The Uncommon "Original" Telescoping Flagpole was invented in the 1980's to fill a need to display Memorial Flags in honor of fallen Veterans. Flown only on holidays and special occasions, the entire Flag Pole can be collapsed with the push of a button and removed for storage, until the next event, and then once again be easily slipped into the ground sleeve and raised respectfully. Uncommon USA, Inc. is proud to have developed this concept into the sturdy, versatile flagpole offered to... Read Full Story

Sometime today, between hamburgers and horseshoes, while you're enjoying a day off from work, take a few moments to remember the brave men and women throughout history who have fought valiantly to give us the lives we enjoy now. Free from religious persecution, free to meet when and where we want, to talk about whatever we want -- even to complain about the very government that is paying those same soldiers to protect us.... Thanks, all of you soldiers who aren't eating burgers and hot... Read Full Story