It is no coincidence that I began my day this morning by wearing the USA flag on my chest to pay tribute to all members of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Democracy and the many freedoms we enjoy today.

Did you know that Memorial Day goes as far back as the American Civil War in the 1860s? Formerly known as Decoration Day, it occurs every year on the last Monday of the month of May and is the day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

I have a bridge to sell you This phrase was coined by George C. Parker, a con-man who sold the Brooklyn Bridge twice a week for 30 years. He was eventually convicted and sent up the river for life where he may have sung, songs, at Sing Sing Prison, NY.

When someone asks how are you doing, the real question is are they really expressing goodwill and concerned about our well being?

Here is a series of questions you may consider asking if you are an inquiring mind who wants to know.

How are you taking care of yourself today?

What part of your shelter-in-place residence have you come to appreciate the most?

What surprising thing have you been stocking up on (that isn’t toilet paper)?

What’s a story from a book, a movie, an article, a conversation – that you’ve been gripped by recently?

As the #USA coronavirus-related death toll reaches 100K the nation marks Memorial Day Weekend, with a surge of infections.

It’s disingenuous and dangerous to reject responsibility and blame others. America keeps leading with COVID19 Pandemic deaths.

Shouldn’t all Republicans be scapegoats when they refused to do their jobs? Let us ban them from The Whiten House and The Senate.