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Hi. I'm Amanda...a happy wife and mom to three awesome guys. We've lived here in Fort Collins for more than 20 years and are proud to call it home. Before moving to CO, I worked at a city attorney's office, making use of my law and Master's degrees from Duke. After settling in Fort Collins, I homeschooled my three (now teenage and older) sons and was delighted to experience music classes, soccer, karate, swim team, archery, Science Olympiad, First Lego League, parkour, and climbing (not all at the same time!). From 2005-10, I was also a contributing editor for a national scrapbooking magazine, authoring a book and a couple of monthly columns. From 2009-10, I founded and ran the Good Grief Blog. I enjoy learning new things, spending time with my family, volunteering with The Matthews House, traveling and indoor rock climbing.

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Monday
May272013

Blessed Memorial Day to you.

DateMonday, May 27, 2013 at 12:23PM

I've been reminded of late that Memorial Day is intended to be about honoring those who have died serving our country (not to be confused with Veterans Day which is to honor all those who have served and are serving in our country's military).

So. I took some time this morning to explain this to my boys and to recall our recent visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I also, though, took the opportunity to remind them (since I've told them before) about my own Memorial Day memories growing up. I won't repeat myself, so will simply direct you here. I can't be in Prosser this weekend but have some peonies in a mason jar on my kitchen table. :)

Thank you, supremely, to all those who have given their lives for our country, and hugs to all those missing loved ones today and always!

AuthorAmanda | Comment1 Comment |

Reader Comments (1)

Amen!

May 27, 2013 | Unregistered CommenterNan

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