On Memorial Day...

" ...gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless
mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime... let us in
this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom
they have left among us as sacred charges upon the Nation's
gratitude,-- the soldier's and sailor's widow and orphan."
- General John Logan, General Order No. 11, 5 May 1868


I was wondering what to post today when I came upon this wonderful site.  It lists six points on how to observe Memorial Day.  I think it's excellent.  The six points are below...

1. By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes.

2. By visiting memorials.

3. By flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon.

4. By flying the 'POW/MIA Flag' as well (Section 1082 of the 1998
Defense Authorization Act).

5. By participating in a "National Moment of Remembrance": at 3 p.m.
to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played.

6. By renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our fallen dead, and to aid the disabled veterans.

Also, if you are able, please consider signing the petition below by clicking on its link.  Thanks!:

Help Restore the Traditional Day of Observance of Memorial Day


I hope everyone is having a safe, happy, and reflective Memorial Day!  Hugs, Val =)

                        

 

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"Weekly Sentence" #16!...

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!  It is a glorious, sunny, Spring day here in Pennsylvania!  I should have my bum outside but I am sitting behind the computer.  I need to get outside!  I will get there soon.  I hope you all are having a good holiday weekend wherever  you are!  It's Sunday and time to post new six letters for the "Weekly Sentence with Val"!

Congratulations again to Betty and Jeannette for winning "Weekly Sentence" #15 yesterday!  I was going to do six letters in honor of Memorial Day, but it just didn't work.   Here are the chosen six letters.  They will follow the rules.  Please place your submission in the comments section.  Have fun!

              

  *  Each Sunday I will post a set of six letters.  A sentence must
        be made from these letters.  The letters today are:  NSWHSB.
        An example of a sentence could be - Never swim while holding
       shark bait!  These letters MAY NOT be re-arranged.

  *  There is a three - five persons judge panel (of JLand journalers)
        who will pick the best sentence submitted each week.  How will
        they decide the winning sentence?  The submission that receives
        the strongest reaction -  Did it make them laugh, sad, ponder,etc.?

  *  The winner will receive a logo for his/her blog sidebar with their
        screen name on it.

  *  Place submissions in comments section.  If you do this game as an
       entry in your journal please come back and leave your ENTIRE
       entry URL so your entry can be judged.  Submissions are due by
       Thursday, 4PM EST. The winner will be announced Friday morning
       or afternoon.

  *  A new set of letters will be placed in my journal, There is a
       Season, every Sunday Morning.
  
   *  If you submit more than one sentence, only your first sentence
     will be judged.
    
       Have fun!!
           
              This Week's Letters: 
             NSWHSB


Thanks for playing!!  Have a good Sunday everyone!  Val =) xox

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Winners of "Weekly Sentence" #15!...

I hope everyone is having a good start to their Memorial Day weekend!  Do you have something fun planned for this weekend?  I haven't planned anything yet.  I hope to get out into the sunshine, though.  We finally got warmer weather and sun here in Pennsylvania after weeks of cold and rain.  I will take advantage of it!  Now it's time to announce the winners of the "Weekly Sentence" #15!

The judges and I would like to CONGRATULATE these two players!!:


                   Jeannette from Jeannette's Jottings:

                  Tackle all struggles by trusting divinity.
     and
     
                   Betty from Koda's Corgi Tales:
              
                  Tom ate Sally's biscuit then died.


Congratulations again, Jeannette and Betty!!  If you are able, please pay these ladies a visit and congratulate them. 

Here are your awards, ladies!  Right click and save as .gif.  If you have any problems, just pop me an email.

                        

Many thanks to all who submitted this week!  Submissions are below:

  Tactless attorneys should be tie "died".  (jimsulliv3)
  Tom asked Susie Belle to dance.  (lsfp1960)
  Tragically, a snake bit the dog.  (fisherkristina)
  That ache shimmered beneath Theresa's delicacies.  (chaoticbeauty34)
  Toffees are so bad, tooth decay!  (pm71blackfen)
  Tomatoes and some bacon taste delicious!  (nanmm11)
  Twinkling abundant stars beautify total darkness.  (pamal3)
  Today a sunset beautifies the day!  (rjsisti)
  Today a sister blurted, teach dummies.  (specialadyfink)
  Those are some bizarre talents, darling.  (ma24179)
  The automobile stalled before the delivery.  (hugsdoodlewacky)
  Take a sour biscuit, they're delicious.  (justplainbill)
  The ace still beats the deuce.  (ab45yui)
 
I will be posting six new letters tomorrow morning so stop back by!!  Have a super holiday weekend everyone!  Val =) xox

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Weekly Sentence Reminder!...

The "Weekly Sentence" deadline is in two hours.  The letters are TASBTD.  If you want to play, visit here.  How is everyone today?  I got a surprise call from my journal friend Merry this morning!!  It has given me the biggest smile and has made my day!  I am getting off here to go outside and sit with the birds...

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"Weekly Sentence" #15 letters!...

Happy Sunday everyone!  It rained all night and into the morning.  It finally stopped, though, so I hope this greyness and wetness is over with.  I need the sun!!  LOL.  Krissy will be posting the poll for "What's the Caption? Wednesday" shortly if you want to pop on over to Magic Smoke after you try The "Weekly Sentence" game here =)! 

Congratulations again to Nelishia and Linda for winning the "Weekly Sentence" game yesterday!  Are you all ready for six new letters?  I hope so!!  The letters will follow the rules...

                 

  *  Each Sunday I will post a set of six letters.  A sentence must
        be made from these letters.  The letters today are:  TASBTD
        An example of a sentence could be - Take a siesta before
       the dance! These letters MAY NOT be re-arranged.

  *  There is a three - five persons judge panel (of JLand journalers)
        who will pick the best sentence submitted each week.  How will
        they decide the winning sentence?  The submission that receives
        the strongest reaction -  Did it make them laugh, sad, ponder,etc.?

  *  The winner will receive a logo for his/her blog sidebar with their
        screen name on it.

  *  Place submissions in comments section.  If you do this game as an
       entry in your journal please come back and leave your ENTIRE
       entry URL so your entry can be judged.  Submissions are due by
       Thursday, 4PM EST. The winner will be announced Friday morning
       or afternoon.

  *  A new set of letters will be placed in my journal, There is a
       Season, every Sunday Morning.
  
   *  If you submit more than one sentence, only your first sentence
     will be judged.
    
       Have fun!!
           
              This Week's Letters:
              TASBTD


Thanks for playing!!  Have a good Sunday everyone!  Val =) xox

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Winners of "Weekly Sentence" #14!...

Good Saturday to all my "Weekly Sentence" players!  Gee, it has been so cold and rainy in my area the past couple of weeks.  It has me wondering if it will slip right into Summer with no Spring.   I want sunny Spring!  Ah, the sun just peaked out as I started typing this.  I hope it stays out so I can have some quality outside time today.   I miss being outside.  I like to go outside at least once a day and "connect" with nature somehow.  I guess all this rain will give us beautiful summer vegetation.  So, it's Saturday and time to announce the winners of the "Weekly Sentence".  I am having fun with this game!  Are you guys?

The judges and I would like to CONGRATULATE these two players!!:


                   Nelishia from  THE TENTS OF DEBORAH:

               Normal doesn't often steal the moment.
     and
     
                   Linda from Linda's World :
              
               Nancy didn't offer suggestions that matter.


Congratulations again, Nelishia and Linda!!  Pay these ladies a visit if you are able and congratulate them. 

Here are your awards, gals!  Right click and save as .gif.  If you have any problems, just pop me an email.

                                  

I want to thank all who submitted this week!  The submissions are below:

  Neil described our singing to Mother.  (gryphondear)
  Never dismiss or sock the maid.  (fisherkristina)
  Never disparage Olympic sports to me.  (johneknox)
  Nanny's donuts often sweetens the mouth.  (chaoticbeauty34)
  Nay do ordinary spirits tempt me.  (ab45yui)
  Nostradamus deepened our society's thoughtful minds.  (pamal3)
  Notre Dame offers scholarships to men.  (carl24fish)
  Nick did one string thing Monday.  (hugsdoodlewacky)
  Nice dogs only sniff the men.  (gandsbrock)
  Nobody does offensive slurs to me.  (madcobug)
  Nothing dead or sad to moan.  (justplainbill)
  No drama over Sam's tumultuous marriage.  (lv2trnscrb)
  Now don't overspend that money!  (firestormkids04)
  Nine dogs of similar talents mingled.  (nanmm11)
 
Come back by for six new letters tomorrow morning!  Have a super day and thanks for stopping by!  Val =) xox

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Game reminders...

Hi guys!  To all of my "Weekly Sentence" players -  Your submission is due by 4PM today!   The letters this week are NDOSTM.  Give it a shot if you haven't submitted yet.  It's fun!

One more thing, I don't know if I ever officially told my readers that Krissy and I are running a game over at Magic Smoke.  Did I?  It is called "What's the Caption? Wednesday".  If you haven't visited Magic Smoke or the game, pop on over and see!  Krissy and I have been running the game for seven weeks now.  I posted a new picture yesterday for new caption submissions if you want to play along this week. Give it a stab!  I hope everyone is having a good week!  I've been busier than I like to be these past few weeks.  I hope things slow down so I can write better entries, instead of blurbs before and after games.  I have way too many in my head that I need to get onto the computer.  Have a good afternoon!  Val =) xox

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