Memorial Day

[lizziebelle]

orange poppy, originally uploaded by Lizzie~Belle.

I went down to the parade this morning, where I was gratified to see a large crowd lining the streets. This town shows up to honor its veterans. Everyone clapped as veterans marched or rode by. Of course, the day is meant to honor and remember those who died in service, but it's nice to remember those who lived as well.

The parade seemed smaller this year. I ended up walking all the way down to its starting point; I passed its front end on the bridge, and the last fire truck was going by as I reached its back end. I was disappointed that there were no horses this year.

I found this gorgeous poppy in front of a liquor store, where they had quite a nice little garden.

I'm really not ready to go back to work tomorrow, but as I did not win Powerball, alas, I must.

Comments

[sea-dark-wine.livejournal.com]

Ah, parades... which just reminded me that the cow parade in Brattleboro is probably next weekend!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of that yesterday as I was walking through the crowds. Quite a large turnout, and no cows! ;)

[stinabat.livejournal.com]

beautiful poppy. beautiful. we didn't watch any parades. went to grill parties, however, and ate too much.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I thought it looked rather like a painting. :)

I managed to avoid eating too much, but not by much. ;)

[endlessrarities.livejournal.com]

Oooh! It's poppy time where you are. Ours are swollen with bud, and just poised to bloom.

I can't wait!!!!

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

They're just starting to bloom now. I love poppies! My grandmother (my real grandmother ;) grew them in her garden.