A Wall and a Walkway

Daughter Pat invited me out for a ride yesterday to see the 'Wall", a replica of the Vietnam War Wall covered with the names of fallen heroes. The local Garden Club Members added baskets of flowers that were bright and colorful to match the wreaths and flags that cordoned off an area in the field where the display was set up. It is called "Gull Field" and even the gulls were willing to give up their space for the few days it would be on display. To walk along and read the names leaves the heart heavy for it was a war the American people did not believe in. So many of our young men died and we are still wondering why. It was an ugly war with ugly truths hidden and our men came home broken. It took a lot of years to try to make up in some way, and this is one of them, a reminder that these men lived and died for us and our freedom.

Afterwards we drove on down south of Brookings to where there are several huge homes built on a bluff overlooking the ocean. A gated community, but to the right of it there is an area leading to where a new home is being built, a huge stucco home that looks to be every persons dream as it is within range of the sand of a beautiful beach area. To the right of this home is a pathway leading to the ocean, open to the public, and it tugs and pulls you along a cemented walkway to the wide open beach area where a river is trying hard to spread and reach the ocean. Along the path are beach grass, wild flowers and on the wall, spreading its green, are three leaf clover . . . not a four leaf one in sight. Yes, honest . . . I looked. Catching sight of yellow centered daisies, red bell like flowers and really truly yellow butter cups that defy being called a 'weed'. Quiet, serenity, the smell and sound of the ocean, a very lovely daughter, what more could one want on a summer day?

So today, the first day of your weekend off, make good use of it . . . get those chores done early then allow yourself time off and time out. Go outside take a walk and find a quiet spot to relax in , , , or plan a visit to Brookings and we will take you to one of our spots, it can only fill you with peace and harmony. Make your day bright and beautiful, just like you. Hugs to all.