We are in the middle of a lovely 3 day holiday weekend that is marking the unofficial start of summer.
On Memorial day American flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to full-staff for the remainder of the day to honor the living who continue to serve.
Graves are decorated by volunteers, who visit cemeteries to place small American flags at headstones. It is touching to see graves from 250 years ago with flags flying on them, even though I wish governments didn't cause so much death.
But for me this weekend means a cookout, enjoying the sporting events on TV and taking time to appreciate the flowers!
Peonies and Iris are blooming all around the neighborhood and providing fantastic photo opportunities. After a long winter they bring me so much joy!
Let the summer begin!
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