D Day 2020

I looked up a little information on D-Day –  I have to admit I’m not as up on the world war histories as I am in Revolutionary and Civil war facts.  I may have to correct that.  Snoopy will help me, I hope.  I started the day out by going to the Lynch Field Farmer’s Market.  I was looking for specific veggies but I think it was a little early for what I wanted.  I was able to get a jar of Local Honey for my sister.  Since I was so close, I drove over to Hanna’s Town just because – – – I COULD!!!   I talked to Lisa and Joan and Anita and Pam and also make plans to go over tomorrow and do some weeding.  I wouldn’t touch the kitchen garden as I don’t know what’s planted in there and might not identify colonial important plants.  Flowers I can handle.  So that will be my treat for myself tomorrow.  From there I stopped at work in Jeannette, as I had to help a customer with a license plate.  While I was there I just did what was on my desk.  That will free my Monday up a little.  By the time I got home, it was well past lunch time.  I had a turkey bacon sandwich on light bread, then went out and pulled weeds in my OWN gardens, then cut the grass. 

BUT – while I was in Jeannette, Rege and I got into a very interesting conversation about riots and media and political parties and injustices.  We traded news video sources.  I seldom get involved in those types of discussions and it was very interesting to me.  I baked a few pieces of fish for supper (after a quick shower – I was covered in yard yuck), and mixed up a batch of scones while they cooked.  Now I plan to balance my checkbook.  THAT was my exciting day – no trip to Newport or Williamsburg or antique malls.  Bummer.  But Hanna’s Town was a close second.  Can’t wait to get back involved in giving tours and helping with programs! 

On this date in 1716  the French transported the first African slaves to Louisiana.  In 1844 the YMCA was founded in London, and of course D Day landing in Normandy France was in 1944. The last Ed Sullivan show aired in 1971.  Nathan Hale (I regret that I have only one life to give for my country) was born, and died at age 21 in 1776.  Patrick Henry died at age 63 (Give me liberty or give me death!). Robert Kennedy died at age 42 in 1968 (assassination). 

Today is National Yo-Yo Day, National Drive In Movie Day, and National Black Bear Day.  It’s also ‘Buy your favorite little sister a present’ day.  (It’s not really, but as I bought her one, please don’t tell her!)  Today two of my friends are celebrating birthdays:  Sharon Full Cowan (who just recently got married – congrats!) and Jennifer Forrest.  I met Sharon as a fellow writer, and Jennifer was the editor of a magazine I LOVED writing for back in the early 2000’s!  Happy birthday ladies!  Have a great year!   God Bless.   (PS – spoiler alert for tomorrow – it’s National ……  a definite favorite of mine!  Wait and see!)