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Country Time Treasures
By Xtreme Builders, Inc. January 16, 2011
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By Anonymous December 28, 2010
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By Anonymous November 29, 2010
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The True Meaning of Memorial Day:
We all think it: Memorial Day symbolizes the start of summer. For many Americans it means dusting off the grill and making the pool water sparkle. It means big sales at the stores. It means hot dogs, baseball and a three-day weekend.It means that spring is on its way out and the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer are on the way in.And yes, many of us get a lump in our throats as we watch from our lawn chairs as our veterans parade by — some marching in uniform, some riding in antique vehicles. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. They gave their lives for their county, and never came home from war. They never saw their families again.Memorial Day — originally called Decoration Day — was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. New York was the first state to officially recognize the holiday, in 1873, and by 1890 it was observed by all of the northern states. (The South at first refused, honoring its dead separately until after World War I, when the holiday widened its focus from the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war.)Many of us have forgotten the true meaning of the day. While countless cities, towns and villages still stage Memorial Day parades, many have not held one in decades.To help remind Americans of the holiday’s true meaning, a National Moment of Remembrance resolution was passed 10 years ago, suggesting that at 3 p.m. local time, Americans observe a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a few seconds of silence or to listen to taps.Some people feel that when Congress turned the observance into a mandatory three-day weekend with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it easier for people to be distracted from the meaning of the day. They believe Memorial Day should be returned to its traditional day of observance, May 30.If we change Memorial Day now, however, even fewer people may pause to reflect on our war dead, especially if the holiday falls in the middle of the work week. Parade attendance might drop dramatically, and many towns might stop having ceremonies altogether.But there are other ways to keep the true meaning of the day in your heart and mind. Visit your local cemetery and place flags or flowers on the graves of fallen heroes. Fly the flag at half staff until noon. (Call your local veterans organization and ask them about flag etiquette.) Honor the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m.Make a pledge to help the widows, widowers and orphans of our fallen heroes or to aid disabled veterans. Say thank you to those who served and lived to tell their story by taking some flowers or cookies to a nearby veterans hospital. Make it a family affair: Watch a show about our fighting men and women. The History Channel carries Memorial Day-themed programming throughout this weekend, which in the past has included “The Complete History of the Green Berets” and “The Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor.”If you’re interested in helping to restore Memorial Day to May 30, write to your local representatives and urge them to support these bills. For more information, visit www.usmemorialday.org.Remember, Memorial Day is a national day of mourning. Don’t feel guilty about celebrating the very freedom that so many men and women gave their lives for, but don’t forget them next Monday — or any other day of the year.Taken from LI Herald.com ...read more
By Country Time Treasures May 23, 2012
5 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:
Mother’s Day is approaching and now is the perfect time to come up with an original Mother’s Day gift idea that shows a little thought and a lot of love. But, let’s face it… Sometimes it’s hard to come up with an original Mother’s Day gift idea that hasn’t been done a hundred times before. As a rule, mothers are sentimental at heart. They are usually happiest with a thoughtful gift that shows how much we appreciate the important ladies in our lives. Here are five thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas to keep in mind as you set out to find the perfect gift this year: 1. Blow up a favorite photograph of family and frame it in an original frame. Picture frame and craft stores have a huge selection of frames, from the simple to the ornate. Match a frame to your mother’s style, add her favorite photo and you have a guaranteed winner. And if you are really feeling creative, you can customize the frame with objects that you know your mother loves. Try adding a few small shells for the beach-loving mom or a few dried flowers for the gardening mom.2. Make a personal jigsaw puzzle from a favorite family photo for a truly unique, meaningful gift. Pick a photo from a special time or place and upload it to a site that specializes in creating photo jigsaw puzzles. You can select the exact size and number of pieces to create a puzzle that any mom will love. Checkout Jigsaw2order’sMothers Day Gift Ideaspage for more ideas. 3. For an even more personalized gift, you can create a Photo Collage puzzle that showcases your Mom’s favorite memories from the last year. Using online tools to create a photo collage puzzle, you can select multiple photos you would like to include in the photo collage, arrange them artfully and then order your custom puzzle. A personalized gift like this lets someone relive her happy memories – whether it’s a memorable vacation, a year’s worth of family photos or a year’s worth of major milestones. 4. Similar to the idea above, create a photo collage puzzle that illustrates a portion of mom’s history. A “This is Mom’s Life” photo collage will start with wedding pictures and move forward through her life to celebrate the major milestones – new babies, kids growing up, taking a dream vacation – anything that makes her smile. 5. For those of you who are most affected by today’s economy, try the ultimate free gift. Give mom the day off – from everything! Take over whatever duties need to be done, whether it’s walking the dog, making dinner or cleaning the house. A thoughtful gift like this shows that you appreciate all that your mother – or wife – does for your family. This year, try something truly original and thoughtful for a memorable Mother’s Day. ...read more
By Country Time Treasures May 07, 2012
What can I do for my Admin??
A better question might be: Why haven't I done anything yet? Yes, your florist wants you to know that the week of April 22-28, 2012 is the designated Administrative Professionals Week. That's nice and everything, but I'm guessing that these good folks could use some recognition from you more than once a year. I mean, mothers get Mother's Day, but we also get the love and affection of our kids every single day. Same with St. Patrick's Day: When you're Irish, you're proud of it; March 17th is just a day to be even prouder. And International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th? Who stops on September 20? So ... here are some suggestions on how you can thank your administrative assistant or office manager all year long: Secretly keep restocking your admin's treat supply. You'll not only make his day, you'll let him take the credit for it. Recognize her birthday. She keeps track of and recognizes yours; who's keeping track of hers? Get the team together and get him a gift certificate to a day spa, a bookstore, or whatever. A few dollars from a few people can go a long way to making an admin's day. Speaking of day spas ... if you're her manager, flowers are nice and soothing; a day off is even nicer. (Surely you can survive without your admin for a day ... or two?) And last, but not least, don't forget your manners: Say thank you — often. Daily. Your needs would not be so well met and your life in the office would not be so efficient if it weren't for him, her, all of them. "He who is carried on another's back does not appreciate how far off the town is." — African proverb ...read more
By Country Time Treasures April 24, 2012