In time-honored TPP tradition, I take Memorial Day off from writing movie reviews. Memorial Day marks the last day off from work until summer break, which literally starts in about three days for yours portly. It makes the day off somewhat superfluous, but, really, the next two or three days of work will be largely superfluous, too. We’ll finalize grades for our classes by department, and by the time you’re reading this brief post, I should be done with report card comments).
What of Memorial Day itself? Back in 2021, I wrote the following:
Memorial Day typically marks the beginning of summer. Given that it’s a day to remember those who have died for our liberties, some might see it as somewhat ironic, or even disrespectful, that we spend the day at the beach eating hot dogs.
I prefer to think of it another way: it’s a celebration of everything for which those men died. Hot dogs, pool parties, family, good music, good times; in essence, freedom, the kind of freedom that Americans savor.
That freedom was bought with a heavy price—and it’s been bought over and over again. Indeed, the fight continues here at home.
Don’t take these freedoms for granted. Take a moment—between bites of hot dog—and give thanks to those men for our liberty, and to God that we live in the United States of America.
That pretty much sums it up. Go eat some hot dogs and get a sunburn!
God Bless,
TPP
The Portly Politico 
Hope you all have a great day in beautiful surroundings. And don’t stop at hot dogs; you can’t knock burger and a beer on a hot day.👍😄🌅
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Thank you, my friend! I am actually heading to a town about an hour away to see a friend whose mother just passed away. He is a former bandmate, and after the visitation for his mother, we’re going to get some burgers and catch up.
Be praying for him—his name is Lloyd. He is going through a lot with his mother’s passing.
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He’ll need the support of his family and friends at this time. He’ll be glad of your company. 🙏
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Yes, he had a very contentious relationship with his mother, and I think it’s confusing him that he is feeling grief. It’s a difficult situation all around.
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I wish you a great day!
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Thank you, and same to you!
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By the way, Tina and I are on an ’80s kick, for movies at the moment. We’ve watched a few action and romantic classics over the last couple of days and later on, we’ll be going for a couple I bought yesterday – Lethal Weapon and Big Trouble in Little China. Haven’t seen either of them for years.
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Nice, dude! As you know, I LOVE Big Trouble in Little China. Glad y’all are watching some classics!
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