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Behold the turtle, it only makes progress when it sticks its neck out. ~James Bryant Conant sandrewn

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ~Carl Sagan sandrewn

Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley. ~Theodore Roethke sandrewn

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton sandrewn

A copy of this should be sent to each and every member of the Government. It couldn't hurt and it might help, though I have some doubts. sandrewn (wishful thinking)

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it. ~Robin Williams sandrewn R.I.P. In no way, shape or form were you ever a 'Mork' (you had the right of it)

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon. ~Paul Brant sandrewn

Except for me.

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have yet to be discovered. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson sandrewn (for yesterday)

I was about to sign off in frustration, when a post alerted me to it being your birthday today. This good news, cheered me up and here I am. You and a few others here are the main reason that I enjoy GA so much. Thank you for your friendship. So before I go mow the lawn(oh, joy-not), I want to... Wish You Puppilull A Very Happy Birthday!!! +happy birthday moose - YouTube sandrewn (45 min trying to down load a cake image here, I give up, sorry)

Yes, I saw your cheese cake picture and was totally shocked! That you showed such restraint and only one tiny little piece was missing. I salute and applaud you. If it was me, there would of been only crumbs left to be seen. I happily join with every one else in... Wishing You Valkyrie A Very Happy Birthday!!! Donkey's Happy Birthday Song - YouTube sandrewn

I almost missed your party, with only minutes to go!! So I'll make it quick. 21 is a big one, as a rule under age signs no longer apply to you. Time is ticking, so I want to... Wish You Menace A Very Happy Birthday!!! HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY! (E-CARD FOR 21ST BIRTHDAY) - YouTube sandrewn

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. ~Albert Einstein sandrewn

Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. ~Warren Buffet sandrewn

To thrive in life you need three bones. A wishbone. A backbone. And a funny bone. ~Reba McEntire sandrewn

In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact. ~Les Brown sandrewn

What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson sandrewn

Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person. ~R. Buckminster Fuller sandrewn

Never forget that you are one of a kind. Never forget that if there weren't any need for you in all your uniqueness to be on this earth, you wouldn't be here in the first place. And never forget, no matter how overwhelming life's challenges and problems seem to be, that one person can make a difference in the world. In fact, it is always because of one person that all the changes that matter in the world come about. So be that one person. ~R. Buckminster Fuller sandrewn

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves. ~Thomas A. Edison sandrewn

To begin, begin. ~William Wordsworth sandrewn (it's a start)

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. ~William James sandrewn

Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils. ~Louis Hector Berlioz sandrewn

Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now. ~Dennis Waitley sandrewn

Memorial Day Last Monday in May MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day, a United States Federal holiday, is observed each year on the last Monday in May. This day is in honor and remembrance of all men and woman who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is also a day to remember all loved ones that have passed away. Traditionally on Memorial Day, the flag of the United States of America is raised briskly to the top of the staff then solemnly lowered to the half-staff position where it remains until noon. At noon, it is then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day. When the flag is at half-staff, the position is in remembrance of the more than one million men and women who gave their lives for their country. Raising the flag at noon signifies the nation lives, that the country is resolved not to let their sacrifice be in vain but to rise up in their honor and continue to fight for liberty and justice for all. Memorial Day is known to mark the beginning of summer. HOW TO OBSERVE Use #MemorialDay to post on social media. HISTORY Honoring the men and women who have died while serving in the military, Memorial Day has been kept in various forms in the United States since the end of the Civil War. General John Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance on May 5, 1968. On May 30 Decoration Day was first observed. General James Garfield spoke at Arlington National Cemetery. Generals Grant, Howard, Logan, Pane, Wool, and Hancock attended the ceremony, and volunteers decorated the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. Across the country, humble tributes occurred on that first Decoration Day. Just outside Fort Stevens near Washington, D.C. there was a small cemetery where 40 soldiers were buried, one of whom belonged to a widow from Northern Vermont. He was one of three sons she lost to the war. On Decoration Day, she went to the cemetery carrying 40 wreaths for 40 graves. Someone placed a laurel wreath upon the head of a Lincoln statue at City Hall, Washington D.C. In Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroads transported passengers to the Spring Grove Cemetery. Flags were displayed at half-mast along the routes. Floral wreaths were placed on the soldiers graves and speeches made. Many of the first Decoration Days recognized only the Union soldiers, though some included the Confederate soldiers as well. Over time, the day grew to include all those soldiers lost during the conflict. Decoration Day gradually became known as Memorial Day and now honors all U.S. military personnel who have died during a military conflict. Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30 until Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968. Since 1971, Memorial Day has been observed the last Monday of May. Lest we forget sandrewn