We're watching a fund raising special on PBS about Johnny Cash. Kris Kristopherson is singing The Ballad of Ira Hayes. There is a story. A man who went to war had showed such courage but could not take the fame involved in being one of the heros who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. Read Flags of our Fathers by Bradley if you get a chance.

We have stories of such bravery in all of our wars. It is always the innocent boys who have to do the killing that is decided by those who don't have to go. I am not saying that all wars are wrong and I will not judge which are, but the truth is that those who declare the wars do not fight and it is the best of our young men and women who do die.

There is a song that says "Did you really believe when they told you the cause? Did you really believe that this war would end wars. For young Willie Mc Bride, it all happened again. And again, and again and again and again."

Don't mean to be so glum. Today was a good day. I worked out at Rhine for a bit as we were hosting the County High School Shooters. I stayed for about three hours. There are up to 60 teams of 5 that shoot at this event. Quite impressive. It is nice to see the young people learning the skill of trap.

It was a bit cool but sunny and bright today and it felt much warmer than it really was.

Hope this continues for a while. I did tell you that the day lilies and tulips are coming up, didn't I?

Have a nice Sunday.

Mary