Pride

Pride


Definition:

pride

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noun

1. a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.

2. the state or feeling of being proud.

3. a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem.

4. pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself: civic pride. 

5. something that causes a person or persons to be proud: His art collection was the pride of the family.

 

 

Last evening, my husband and I were talking about the lack of pride we notice in many individuals work.  When we grew up in a burbs, south of Cleveland, Ohio, pride was exhibited around every corner.  Coming up on my 55th birthday next month and my husband closing in on 56, we both have witnessed numerous generations.  When did individuals stop exhibiting pride in their work?  I may have blinked and missed that memo. 
Pride.  A short word with a large definition.  When was the last time you were proud of yourself, your actions, your work or even a friend or family member? 
As a nation, every American should take pride in our armed forces.  These women and men put their lives on the line everyday, for us.  Although each living being, has their personal viewpoints on the state of our great nation, we should all be united and say a prayer for every man or woman who have given their lives for our freedom.  Take pride in your country. 
Memorial day isn't about hot dogs, barbeque's, beer, partying or the beginning of the summer season, it's about Remembering and honoring our fallen solders who sacrificed their lives for us.
Please take a moment and remember.
Happy Memorial Day 2014.

Donna

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Please remember what Memorial Day is really about....

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. ~Robert G. Ingersoll

Happy Memorial Day weekend. I hope you are enjoying this holiday weekend.
I worked at the Meadery on Saturday and were quite busy. Even though the winds were blowing between 50-60 miles an hour all day, and the valley looked like a giant brown colored, baby powder bottle was being shaken all day, our guests were having a great time. May were on bikes enjoying the wine route for bicyclists.
Here in the Grand Valley, we get occasional wind storms which stir up all the dust from the surrounding mountains. Saturday was the third day in a row this wind has been blowing. Enough is enough! I'm hoping Sunday will fair better.
Where ever this Memorial weekend leads you, please remember what this weekend is really about. We should all thank a veteran for giving us our freedom, and remember those who gave their lives so we can enjoy the freedoms we have.