First let me say I've really enjoyed reading my daughter's blog this year (even if she rolls her eyes any time she sees me on her blog). I haven't posted nearly as many times as I'd hoped. Writing is hard!!
Memorial Day morning was a perfect runner's morning. Except, I haven't run in four years so I had to walk it. Ever since I shredded the tendons on my ankle and had surgery I've been limited to a jog at best. Extremely frustrating. About a mile into my walk I was bored; and, so annoyed with my body.
Later that morning I picked up my son from his grandparents. Their community was covered in American flags. Made my remember that I'm so lucky to be living in a country where freedom is the norm because so many men and women now, previously, and in the future put their lives on the line for our country. Makes my bad ankle seem like a bug bite.
Nothing I write could ever convey my appreciation and debt of their (and their families) sacrifice(s). One of our countries weaknesses is that financial rewards often go to those who benefit most from our freedom and safety and yet contribute the least to maintaining those aspects of our lives. In fact, many go out of their way to try and contribute as little as possible despite their own success and comfort.
I'm financially conservative; but, as election year rolls around I always cringe at candidates who ask for lower taxes. Yes, there is a lot of government waste; but, we as a country need to pay down our debt, lower the financial burden for future generations, and make good on the sacrifices for those who put their lives on the line. Dropping the tax rate for the wealthy (and I don't just mean the super wealthy) seems like a short sited, self centered path to a weaker country.
