Happy Father's Day!  This is another of those 'greeting card holidays' that can make us feel guilty for not doing the whole card and gift thing, or make us sad because we have no one to take a card and gift. For those of us who have lost our fathers, this is a reminder of how much we miss them.

Father's Day is also a little awkward for those who are on subsequent marriages. We are not their 'real' dad, but we have been  in their lives for a long time. We think of our step-children as dearly as we think of our biological children. The kids themselves are torn between spending the day with their biological father and their step-father or rushing about trying to do both. It is almost as bad as the Christmas/Hannukah trying-to-see-everyone-in-one-day dilemma. 

While I enjoy seeing the kids (now all grown up), I understand their problem and am happy to get a call or even a text saying "I Love you".  It is their behavior throughout the year that lets me know that they love me, not a card on one day. ~ Michael S. Pauley

June 14 is the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army! Many events and celebrations will be taking place. Following is a link to help you find an event near you. Have a great weekend! ~ Michael S. Pauley

http://www.army.mil/birthday/


June 14 through July 4 are 'Honor America' days. June 14 is also the Birthday of the U.S. army.  It is a time to proudly display our flag and all it represents.  While no country or organization is perfect (as long as humans are involved, since none of us are perfect), here in America, we have made a pretty good effort to be the best we can be. We really do value individual freedom and liberty.  We really do wish others around the globe could enjoy many of our freedoms and liberties, otherwise we would not bother to get involved. So let's celebrate that which makes our country great, which includes our armed forces. Let's wish our Army a Happy Birthday and thanks for helping us keep our freedoms and liberties. ~ Michael S. Pauley