Let the Festivities Commence

On this Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment in whatever you're doing to remember why we celebrate it in the first place.

Nephew #2 graduates from high school today. I was at the hospital when this child was born almost 18 years ago. I'm having a little trouble dealing with the fact that he will be starting college in the fall. He's a good kid. Smart. Wicked sense of humor. Looks like a red-headed version of The Boy. Genetics are a funny thing. There is no doubt whatsoever that these two young men are related.

We actually have two commencements today - Nephew #2 this morning and our own high school this afternoon. The Tall One and The Boy both have lots of friends graduating today. It's going to be a fun ride.

For the rest of the weekend we're going to "take it easy". Gotta watch the race on Sunday, of course. Monday is the lake trip. Tuesday it's back to the grindstone. It's a good thing I love the particular grindstone to which I have chosen to put my nose (there's a Madam Author statement for you). J.T. and I decided we could push my deadline out a little bit, especially since we're in the final stages of the draft - incorporating group notes.

Be sure to tune in Tuesday, when I'll be posting my interview with author Mary Anna Evans. She's a real sweetie, and a great writer.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. Enjoy time with family and friends, and say a prayer or two for those who are serving our country, wherever they are.

Oh, and read a book!

=) JB