Just a quick pause in this still-going holiday weekend to say that I hope you are all having a relaxing, enjoyable Monday. Every year I get so excited about Memorial Day weekend, because I associate it with summer starting, but on the actual day, today, I have to make myself pause and remember why we celebrate it in the first place. I think in the shuffle of summer and trips and deviled eggs it’s sometimes too easy to forget that we have this day to honor vets and those who are still serving in the armed forces, many of whom are not getting to enjoy this long weekend the way we are. So I’m taking a moment to be grateful to them. Thank you. (Edit: It has been pointed out to me in the comments that Memorial Day actually honors those who died serving their country, while Veteran’s Day is about vets and those who are currently serving. Yes, I am a moron. What would I do without you guys? But the thought still counts, I guess.)
So far, our weekend has been packed with all kinds of stuff. Lots of cooking, and good times with friends and family. But we also had a memorial service for someone who died entirely too young, and it made me think about gratitude and what is really important. It’s not work or money or stuff, but people. Those you love, and who love you. Your friends and family. The folks around you, day after day. This is what matters, and I think it can get lost in the shuffle as well. So hug the ones you love, whenever you can. It counts.
Okay, after all this deep thinking I’m off to eat some cupcakes and try NOT to think about everything I have to do before I leave for NYC and BEA later this week. All that can wait. Today is today, and today I want to eat cupcakes. I’m grateful for that, too.
Have a great day, everyone!
I hope you have a nice memorial day! Cheers to summer being just around the corner! I can hardly wait.
Thanks for reminding us to honor vets and those currently serving our country. I agree that it’s too easy to forget, even on Memorial Day. It’s really important to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
Memorial Day is actually meant to honor the soldiers who died in wars. It started after the Civil War because so many Americans died – from both sides. Veteran’s Day is in November and it’s the day to honor the living soldiers and veterans.
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I have a question for you guys. Why does paperback books come out so much later than hardback? I really want to have all paperback books of Sarah Dessen’s.
NEWS ALERT
New Gilmore Girls season starts June 8th on ABC Family…just saw the previews. Apparently it’s back by popular demand! WOW.
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you wrote this in seventh grade:
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I was informed this weekend that Veteran’s Day is for the veterans, Armed Forces Day is for those currently serving, and Memorial day is for those who have died serving our country.
Srry little off topic!
I agree totally with what you’re saying, but I have a couple notes completely off topic. =]
1. You are my favorite author by a long shot! I love, love, love, your books and I just got done reading The Truth About Forever. I’ve read Lock and Key like 5 times. =]] Anyways I love how you make your books so meaningful and deep, they’re not just about stupid stuff, they really teach you something. I think you have a wonderful insight on the world and you can tell that just from your books.
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2. Call me stupid, but I was a little confused in the end of Lock and Key. At the end you talk about her giving her key to Nate, but then in the very end she drops it in the pond. ?_? Was it just the one Harriet gave her, the one she made? If so which one?
3. One of my favorite quotes from that book: “So many locks, not enough keys.”
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4. I love how your books just keep going, nothing is ever what it seems at first. There is never a dull moment.
5. I love how you actually read what people say on your website, most authors don’t.
6. I can’t wait to read Along for the Ride.
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Srry that was long. Thank you for writing and don’t stop!
Re: Srry little off topic!
I totally agree with your question #2!
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What will you do at BEA?
-Monica
I’ve made that same mistake about Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day also. I guess I’m a little bit of an airhead…
Also, if you’re interested you can read a one act play I wrote that merges two things you brought out in your post–honoring veterans for their services and struggles and the importance of family and love…it’s called Iraqi Blues and you can find it at http://athenasbooks.blogspot.com
-minnie