As much as you may be making plans to travel, do some camping, or get out in the backyard and fire up the grill, remember what Memorial Day is all about. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The 'unofficial' kickoff to summer, Memorial Day Weekend, has come and gone. We're now headed toward temperatures in the 90's by the weekend. So, if you've loaded up on sunscreen, you're donning your shades, clutching a mint julep and you're looking for the next great summer read, I may have just the book for you...
As we head into the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend, many of us will be dusting off the grill, polishing our outdoor tongs and spatulas, making sure to have plenty of propane, charcoal briquettes or whatever heat source we use, so that we're ready for the 'unofficial kickoff' to summertime grilling
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That Memorial Weekend barbecue is looking to be a wash -- literally. It's been raining all weekend, and plans are being canceled. Like a lot of folks, my kids and dog are going stir crazy having to be inside.
Do you know the true meaning of Memorial Day? Only 55 percent of Americans know the real meaning. Enjoy the weekend -- but take a moment to remember those we lost as they defended the freedoms we enjoy today.