Today we are thinking about upcoming plans over Memorial Day weekend.Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (on May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. (From Wikipedia)
We like the idea of peppering these entries with some spirit and creativity. In addition to women’s safety, family safety, and other non-lethal defense topics, we will share inspiration from poems to recipes and information relevant to the current month.
Wherever your plans take you this upcoming weekend, let’s try and take a little mental break from our stresses and safety issues. Enjoy some time with family or friends, have a picnic or barbecue, take a bike ride, a hike, or a walk (hopefully the weather will be nice). Attend a parade, local event, or enjoy a quiet day, but don’t forget to pause at 3 p.m.
Congress established The National Moment of Remembrance in 2000. We are asked to pause for one minute at 3 p.m. local time, in an act of national unity. This moment is to honor and reflect on those who served and gave their lives for our country to protect our freedom.
Suggestions for a Picnic Menu:
Crock Pot Ribs (recipe enclosed below)
Potato Salad
Green Salad
Corn on the Cob
Fresh cut fruit (in season)
Berry Cobbler w/ Fresh whipped Cream
Crock Pot Ribs (recipe enclosed below)
Potato Salad
Green Salad
Corn on the Cob
Fresh cut fruit (in season)
Berry Cobbler w/ Fresh whipped Cream
Crock Pot Ribs Recipe
Ingredients
2-Pork Rib Slabs – cut to fit/fill your crock pot
1-Bottle your favorite BBQ Sauce – save the bottle
¼-cup Spicy Brown Mustard
¼-cup Ketchup
2-Tablespoons Brown Sugar
¼-cup Water
Directions
Stack slabs inside pot add sauce, mustard and brown sugar.
2-Pork Rib Slabs – cut to fit/fill your crock pot
1-Bottle your favorite BBQ Sauce – save the bottle
¼-cup Spicy Brown Mustard
¼-cup Ketchup
2-Tablespoons Brown Sugar
¼-cup Water
Directions
Stack slabs inside pot add sauce, mustard and brown sugar.
Use water to rinse out and capture sauce from bottle and pour over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Uncover and enjoy!!
NOTE: If taking somewhere you can unplug and continue the process at your location – almost any outdoor parks and picnic areas have electricity poles these days.
You see, we didn’t have to say too much about defense devices, personal safety and personal protection this time. (Except this reminder to be alert and safe if you are driving.) So until next time, enjoy your week and the long weekend – the unofficial kick off to summer! Our thoughts go out this Memorial Day to all the families who have lost someone in military service.
NOTE: If taking somewhere you can unplug and continue the process at your location – almost any outdoor parks and picnic areas have electricity poles these days.
You see, we didn’t have to say too much about defense devices, personal safety and personal protection this time. (Except this reminder to be alert and safe if you are driving.) So until next time, enjoy your week and the long weekend – the unofficial kick off to summer! Our thoughts go out this Memorial Day to all the families who have lost someone in military service.
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