My special wish for all who enter here is simple,
but sincere: Good Health, Happiness, Peace and
Prosperity. Remember, my friends......
It does not take a new year
To make a brand new start.
It only takes the deep desire,
To try with all your heart.
To live a little better,
And to always be forgiving,
And to add a little sunshine
To the world in which we're living.
author unknown
Judy, thank you for this lovely award!
Notable Days In January
1 - New Year's Day
6 - Epiphany
15 - Martin Luther King's Birthday (Observed)
17 - Operation Desert Storm Began - 1991
20 - Inauguration Day
27 - Signing of Vietnam Peace Accord - 1973
"What A Frivolous Group We Were"
(Our beloved President shares our pain...Listen up Mr. President!)
I was embarressed to read that President Clinton and his advisors
have said, "The older generation must learn to sacrifice as other
generations have done."
That's my generation. I knew eventually someone would ferret out
the dirty secret: we've lived the "lifestyle of the rich and
famous" all our lives. Now I know I must bare the truth about my
generation and let the country condemn us for our selfishness.
During the Depression we had a hilarious time dancing to the tune
of "Brother Can You Spare A Dime?" We could choose to dine at
any of the country's fabulous soup kitchens, often joined by
our parents and siblings...those were the heady days of
carefree self-indulgence.
Then with World War II, the cup filled to overflowing. We had
the chance to bask on the exotic beaches of Guadalcanal, Iwo
Jima and Okinawa; to see the capitols of Europe and travel to
such scenic spots as Bastogne, Malmedy and Monte Cassino. Of
course one of the most exhilarating adventures was the stroll
from Bataan to the local Japanese hotels, laughingly know as
death camps.
But the good times really rolled for those lucky enough to be
on the beaches of Normandy for the swimming and boating
that pleasant June day in '44. Unforgettable.
Even luckier were those that drew the prized holiday tickets
for cruises on sleek, gray ships to fun filled spots like
Midway, The Solomons and Murmansk.
Instead of asking, "what can we do for our country," an
indulgent government let us fritter away our youth
wandering idly through the lush and lovely jungles
of Burma and New Guinea.
Yes, it's all true; we were pampered, we were spoiled rotten,
we never did realize what sacrifice meant. We envy you,
Mr. Clinton, the harsh lessons you learned in London,
Moscow and Little Rock.
My generation is old, Mr. President...and guilty; but we are
repentant. Punish us for our failings, sir, that we may learn
the true meaning of Duty, Honor and Country.
Robert J. Grady, Lt. Col.,
USAF (Ret.)
Colorado Springs
This was sent to me by a friend and I thought it deserved to be
seen by all who heard President Clinton words and for those who
didn't.
Things To Do
New Year's Eve - Chicago
Submit Your Resoulutions!
Countdown To The Year 2000
What To Do On New Year's Eve
Customs & History Of New Years' Day
HAPPY NEW CENTURY !!!
PLEASE...If you will be drinking
Some images from:
Emmas' GIFS-MIDIS-BACKS
choose a designated driver...for
YOUR safety and MINE.
