Memorial Day TO DO Lists

The Periodic Table

The Alphabet (we honor all of them)

The Arabic System Of Numerals (multiplying with Roman numerals was tedious)

The Dewey Decimal System (and the systems that have and will replace it)

The Gregg Manual Of Grammar

The Chicago Manual Of Style

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary

Wikipedia

The Metric System (download and marvel at the Powerpoint presentation, The Power Of 10)

The Well-Tempered Clavier (Piano) by JS Bach

Strong's Exhaustive Thesaurus (best left next to your unabridged dictionary)

Computer Code 01 10 00 11 & so on

The Betty Crocker Cookbook

The Book Of Lists (perhaps this list will make it into that list)

The Art Of War

Gray's Anatomy (bone up on this since the show has had its season finale

The Encyclopedia Brittanica (it is just the coolest)

Over this Memorial Day weekend, as we set out to remember a lot of things: chairs, coolers and sunscreen, I'd like to suggest remembering the people who have brought us so far down the road of civilization.

From howls to haunting music. Raw flesh to divine food that gives us chills. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding that drives our vision ever deeper into the cosmos. (Go Carl.)
The development and understanding of faith. The necessity of our faith being expressed in caring and not crusades.

Honoring the memory of the families that carried traditions across the ocean along with their names. Honoring our loved ones who were heroes in past wars.
Honoring the people who toil to bring us joy and simple pleasure. Being kind when we could look the other way. Encouraging the people we see who are really trying their best and might need a smile or word of direction.

Here is a simple list:

Do not fail to contact and clearly express your love to the people closest to you.

Give a word of thanks to a friend or elder or leader that tries to guide you and point the way to truth or Light.

Pray for any who have authority over you that their minds would be clear and their hearts would be pure as they carry out their tasks of leadership. If you can, write to them with your encouragement or concerns.

Lend a hand or give in some way to a weaker neighbor. There are so many fragile, needy people. Folk are weary, bone tired and some are LOST. You may be the one to help turn their life around, if that is your gift.

Think about yourself. Spend some time reflecting on your life: how you got to where you are today. How blessed you are. What you might want to change and the steps you need to take to make the change or changes. Look ahead, celebrate and grab a hand.

Oh yes, be careful. If you are driving, buckle your seatbelt and watch your speed. Do not text while driving and DO NOT drink while on the road. QUITE UNSELFISHLY, I don't want to have to spend time visiting YOUR cemetery plot next Memorial Day.

I love you, sweet reader. Tim Johnson http://www.timjohnsonphoto.com/

PS – For a hoot, get a copy of Milk, Eggs, Vodka or visit the website: www.grocerylists.org