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May 27 2013
Memorial Day
Yesterday Marlboro Man and I drove an hour or so to see the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Honor Cottage, a beautiful getaway for veterans on Skiatook Lake here in Oklahoma. The cottage was built to be a place of retreat and healing for injured service members and their families, and was funded largely by donations of materials and through Folds of Honor, an organization started by Major Dan Rooney as a way of helping the families of our fallen soldiers.
I stood back and leaned against a tree in the shade as I listened to the people who addressed the crowd about the great challenges the families of our veterans face, and when my nose started stinging and the uncontrollable tears started rolling, I was glad I'd remembered to wear my sunglasses. From services to injured veterans to assistance to the families of those veterans who never made it home, the need is almost overwhelming. I learned that over one million dependents have been affected by multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
I've listed a small handful of organizations below for those of you who are able help this Memorial Day. The ones I listed have high ratings (meaning, the vast majority of donations goes directly to helping the recipients rather than on administrative costs).
Please feel free to list any good veteran organizations you may be aware of.
But first, I want to show you some photos.
Many of you may remember that a few years ago, I held a photo "Coming Home" contest on Pioneer Woman Photography and received a huge amount of submissions. The photos were beautiful and emotional, and I wanted to share some of them again today.
Thank you again to those who shared your beautiful photos back then.
And thank you to the veterans who've served our country. You are loved.
By Katie_Mihalak.
By Skyerphooey.
By Joiedevivrephotography.
By Erin Dietrich1.
By Tiffanynewmanphotography.
By carots23.
By MissFranciePants.
By Thia Photographie.
By Karen F amdg.
By RangerPrincess.
By Gwenshep.
By Katie_Mihalak.
By Lil-Bee.
Military Organizations
Here are some good organizations for you to check out. Some are larger, some smaller. All share a common purpose: To help veterans and their families.
Operation Homefront
Supporting our troops and helping the families they leave behind.
Homes for Our Troops
Building specially adapted homes for our severely injured veterans.
The Navy Seal Foundation
Honoring our warriors. Supporting their families.
Armed Services YMCA
Making military life easier.
Folds of Honor Foundation
Through scholarships and other assistance, we give back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country. (As of January 2013, Folds of Honor had awarded 3,800 scholarships.)
Again: Feel free to share military organizations you may know about.
Have a great day, everyone! And if you see a veteran or know of anyone who's served our country, make it a point to shake their hand, pat them on the arm, and thank them today.
And please pray for both injured vets and the families of those who have fallen. They'll need 'em for a long, long time.
Lots of love,
274 Comments and 22 Replies
evelyn On Monday, May 27 at 7:15 am
Thank you for this; so appreciated.
Jen On Monday, May 27 at 7:18 am
Thank your for these pics again…they get me every time.
Jo On Monday, May 27 at 10:46 am
Me, too. Pictures can say more than 1,000 words.
Jennie C. On Monday, May 27 at 7:21 am
I thank you, too, for remembering our soldiers AND their families. We're recently retired from the Army, and these last years were some long, hard, and painful ones. But not too many people think of us dependents.
Susan On Monday, May 27 at 7:07 pm
Please,I realise this may not be appropriate,
but if you can remember the UK solider who was murdered in the streets of London this past Wednesday and say a pray for him, it will be gratefully appreciated.
jp On Tuesday, May 28 at 4:47 pm
Susan, of course it is appropriate! I'll pray for him and his family and friends – and really, the whole country; something like that affects everyone.
Julianne On Monday, May 27 at 7:22 am
Ree, thank you for this post. To all who serve or have served, thank you for your sacrifice and that of your families. Pictures speak when words are absent. Beautiful.
Kathy S On Monday, May 27 at 4:54 pm
I couldn't have said it better.
Kathleen On Monday, May 27 at 7:24 am
Thank you for posting this Ree! I immediately shared your post on fb-what a great reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave men and women in uniform as well as their families.
Kristin On Monday, May 27 at 7:35 am
Thanks for this information. I attended a conference last month where the panelists were all women combat veterans. I was so moved by their stories that I got involved. I now cook a meal once a week for eight women at a house where formerly homeless women combat veterans are safe and given skills to help them return to society. Every week I feel so honored to serve them. It's the very least I can do.
VICKY RHOTON KELLEY On Monday, May 27 at 7:36 am
This post tugs at the heart as it should for these individuals and families give it all and that is what we should always remember now and always. Thanks so much for the attention you gave to them Ree. God Bless
ava laxton On Monday, May 27 at 7:37 am
Thank you. I cry every time I see photos like these. Deep thanks for all that have served. Your a better person than I am.
Bethany Cox On Monday, May 27 at 7:39 am
DOH! Here's hoping that you read your comments I totally missed this but I am the founder of an organization that connects military families with photographers so that there can be a photographer there to document the homecoming. It is called Welcome Them Home http://www.welcomethemhome.org
I love the images that you chose for this blog post by the way!
nancy K On Monday, May 27 at 7:40 am
Thank you for this post and for honoring all of the men and woman who have served this country and preserved our freedom. Thier sacrifices and that of their families should never be taken for granted or forgotten.
Vicky W On Monday, May 27 at 7:42 am
Hi Ree:
Thank you so much for making the needs of our vets, active duty and family members the topic of your blog today. So much is needed, ten years of war has put a heavy strain on all aspects of the military. My biggest concern are the children of deployed service members. These kids have sacrificed a good portion of their childhoods to not only having a parent sent away for a year at a time, but to going through it multiple times. I fear the fall out from this will be felt for years to come. My daughter leaves next week for her second tour in AFG in three years. We are a military family, and proud of the service that she, my husband and my son have given to our country. I liked to second your suggestion to say 'thanks' to any service member you may meet. It means a lot to them, and the reminder that people remember them is a good one. Sometimes it seems like they've been forgotten. Once again, thanks for the attention today, it's much appreciated!
Texan and grandma On Monday, May 27 at 10:18 am
Vicky W, this Army family will remember her (and you too) as you go through another deployment.
Bonnie M On Monday, May 27 at 7:44 am
Beautiful post. What a great reminder to all of us who take their freedoms for granted. They have come at a price. Someone you may or may not have known, has spent time away from home and family, staying vigilent to keep us safe and free from harm. Many, many more never make it back to their earthly home. The ulitmate sacrifice made on their part, because of love of Country and Family. I love to thank a Service Person, whenever I see one out and about. The look of surprise on their faces is always humbling. They may not see themselves as Heroes, but they most certainly are. God Bless and Keep Them All.
Happy Memorial Day.
Samantha On Monday, May 27 at 7:45 am
Beautiful pictures. Thank you for posting them. And a big Thank You and Happy Memorial Day to those who served, who will serve, and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless America!
sallym6 On Monday, May 27 at 7:47 am
Another great organization I'm familiar with from my 20 years of service with the Navy:
United Service Organizations
Our Mission: The USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families.
Millions of times each year at hundreds of locations around the world, the USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families. A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization, the USO relies on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to support its activities. The USO is not part of the U.S. government, but is recognized by the Department of Defense, Congress and President of the United States, who serves as Honorary Chairman of the USO.
CK On Monday, May 27 at 8:48 am
Great organization! They do so much for the military, vets and the wounded heroes at our nation's hospitals. I was so proud to donate to their "Operation: Enduring Care" program.
Nancy Seagle On Monday, May 27 at 8:00 am
Thanks Ree. God Bless our troops and the USA.
Ruthe R. On Monday, May 27 at 8:03 am
Thanks for posting Ree. The pictures are emotional for me. A good reminder.
Christy B. On Monday, May 27 at 8:10 am
Thanks for taking time to come out to the dedication yesterday. It was a treat to meet you and your husband and see your support for such a neat cause. May The Lord bless those who offer their lives in serive and sacrifice for our freedom.
Liz On Monday, May 27 at 8:13 am
God bless my soldier and all who serve.
Kate On Monday, May 27 at 8:15 am
My husband and I have also given to Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org), which helps families taking care of injured or ill servicemembers.
Thank you for this post. I am a military spouse. Those who have been lost in war, including a good friend of ours, are in the forefront of my mind and heart today.
Denise R On Monday, May 27 at 12:03 pm
Fisher House is an amazing organization!
Marianne On Monday, May 27 at 9:46 pm
19 years ago I was lucky enough to stay at a Fisher House for 3 months while my husband was in the hospital recuperating from an accident. Since then, we have donated to them on a monthly basis. Last year my oldest daughter collected donations for them for a school project. Everything from money to cleaning supplies are needed while families are staying there.
Sunni On Monday, May 27 at 8:20 am
Oh my goodness, I am sitting here in bed in tears. My father helped liberate the death camps in WWII…he didn't want to talk about it and my mother said he had nightmare for literally decades over it. But I am so proud of what he did and proud to be his daughter. God bless all our service people today, especially those who gave it all for us.
Lisa H On Monday, May 27 at 8:21 am
Thank you to all veterans and their families!! One of y favorite chairities is Honor Flight. They raise money and take the dwindling numbers of WW2 vets to the Washington DC to see the beautiful WW2 monument. It is a wonderful, very emotional day for them and many would never get to see it on their own.
Sandi On Monday, May 27 at 10:48 am
One of the men who comes into my work just took this Honor Flight trip recently. He couldn't even describe what it meant to him.
Cheryl Barker On Monday, May 27 at 8:21 am
I'd never seen these photos before, Ree. Thanks for sharing. So beautiful and powerful.
Lauren in Mo On Monday, May 27 at 8:23 am
Thank you Ree. Folds of Honor is a wonderful foundation. My husband is a disabled Vietnam Veteran, and our son has applied to this foundation for a College Scholarship this year. The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation or MCSF.org is another one that helps Vets and their families with college scholarships.
geni On Monday, May 27 at 8:32 am
focus for today….and a reminder for prayers everyday….they live it….thank you so much…
Big Martha On Monday, May 27 at 8:49 am
Please remember that today is a day for honoring those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. Armed Forces Day is for honoring Active Duty Military, Veterans Day is for those who served previously and Memorial Day, for those who have gone to Glory after serving to protect the lives of other humans around the world. Any day is a good day to say Thank You to a service person. Today is the day they can't hear our thanks.
Amanda D On Monday, May 27 at 7:06 pm
Thank you for knowing the difference. I am an Army widow who lost her husband in Baghdad in 2007. It's frustrating that most people don't understand what Memorial Day actually is.
Missy On Tuesday, May 28 at 9:42 am
Glad I didn't have to be the first to say this. My husband is active duty Army serving in Afghanistan now,but he will get his day in November on Veterans Day. Memorial Day is for remembering those who gave their lives in service to our country, whether they lost their loves in battle or back on home soil. I think people need to understand the difference. Amanda, I'm sorry that you lost your loved one to battle.
Debbie On Monday, May 27 at 8:51 am
Thank you and I would like to pass this along in memory of all of my friends whose fathers and mothers did not come home.
Dear Friends,
Please help support Brats Without Borders in the Veterans Charity Challenge! The 3 charities who raise the most money between 5/23-7/3 win up to $35,000. If we all donate just $5 or $10, we have a real chance of winning! Your donations support worthwhile BWB programs, like:
• a traveling art exhibit about growing up military;
• BRATS Clubs in high schools around the country;
• training parents/professionals about the "brat/TCK" subcultures; and
• helping teenage brats/TCKs transition into college or home from an overseas assignment.
These programs are making such a difference. But we can't do it without your help. Please, if you can, go to http://www.crowdrise.com/bratswithoutborders-vcc and donate!
Thanks for your support!
Donna Musil, Executive Director
Brats Without Borders, Inc.
Brats Without Borders | BRATS WITHOUT BORDERS INC's Fundraiser on CrowdRise
One of the toughest jobs in the military is just being a military kid. That's why Brats Without Borders has been supporting current and adult Military Brats and other Third Culture Kids since 1999. In film screenings, town-hall meetings, and questionnaires, thousands of brats and TCKs of all ages, ra…
Kelley H On Monday, May 27 at 8:51 am
VERY touching photographs. Thank you to all who shared. Most especially, THANK YOU to all who have served and/or who are still serving this great nation. God Bless to those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom – you will be forever in our prayers.
Rachel On Monday, May 27 at 8:54 am
Beautiful. A touching reminder of what they (and some still are) sacrificed for us.
Cathy M On Monday, May 27 at 8:56 am
On this special day of remembrance, thank you for the heartfelt post. There are so many ways we can honor our veterans, but there are two that I like.
Like Kate, I support Fisher House, http://www.fisherhouse.org which provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers.
And the other is Sew Much Comfort, http://www.sewmuchcomfort.org which provides free adaptive clothing for wounded service members. You can donate money or if you can sew and would like to use your skills in support of our military, this group provides the materials, you supply the labor and wounded military members benefit.
Thanks so much for giving us a chance to express our gratitude for those who have served and for letting us share the names of groups that provide support to the military.
Wishing everyone a blessed Memorial Day.
SKHampton On Monday, May 27 at 10:53 am
Sew Much Comfort already has enough volunteer seamstesses for the time being. They are still accepting donations for materials.
NancyS On Monday, May 27 at 9:00 am
Thank you Ree for posting this again. But, a HUGE thank you to all that served and especially to the families of the ones that gave their all.
TAMRA T. On Monday, May 27 at 9:01 am
God Bless All our Branches of Military . . . for those who have served – or serving our country and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice . . THANK YOU isn't adequate words to express the deep appreciation I feel.
Mardi B On Monday, May 27 at 9:02 am
Thank you, Ree, for this thoughtful post. And a heartfelt thanks to our veterans and their dependants. We truly owe you a debt of honor.
Deelight On Monday, May 27 at 9:09 am
Priceless, perfect, and precious share, Ree. Thank you so much for remembering and sharing the heart of this day of remembrance. I wish that it was something more than just a three-day weekend to too many Americans.
Rachel B On Monday, May 27 at 9:15 am
Thank you for a wonderful post.
Diana On Monday, May 27 at 9:18 am
Thank you to all who serve or have served. I've heard it said that this is the land of the free because of the brave. Also, freedom isn't free. Peace, love and hugs to all.
Julie Luek On Monday, May 27 at 9:22 am
Amazing photos. I'm looking forward to our small town's celebration. It's always a somber and well-done service helping all of us to remember those who have gone before us and lift up those who are going on our behalf. Thanks for sharing.
Denise On Monday, May 27 at 9:23 am
Thanks for such a great post! Words can not express our gratitude for the men and women in uniform that serve selflessly everyday! The only thing I know to do is to teach my children to be thankful. Every time we see men or women in uniform, my 3 and 5 years old boys say to them, "Thank you for keeping us safe!" It makes me cry every time! We are so thankful for their service!
Samaritan's Purse has a ministry for veterans and their families called Operation Heal Our
Patriots. They do amazing work! Here's the link…
Anne D On Monday, May 27 at 1:15 pm
I just posted a link to this as well. I am so glad other people know about this ministry!
rere On Monday, May 27 at 9:26 am
Amen……. to your beautiful post!
Nanette Louw On Monday, May 27 at 9:27 am
I am not American, although one day I will visit your beautiful country. These photos just once again show the unity that a country should have, a country that has been through the worst and emerged stronger than ever before.
TAB On Monday, May 27 at 9:29 am
As I read this…I am watching 2 ducks in my backyard looking for a nesting place under the pines. They dont know all this stuff (loss – pain – suffering) is going on in the world everyday. They just live. Someday on the new Earth…. we will be just like that. Never have to say goodbye again! Just…. 'see ya later' :_-)
~Prayers for everyone today & have a great day~
Theresa in alberta On Monday, May 27 at 9:31 am
the photo by missfranciepants makes me cry every time I see it!!!!!!!! thx for posting PW
Whitney On Wednesday, May 29 at 8:14 am
I agree, Theresa! I'm a few days late reading this post….and I've seen that photo a few times….but that hasn't changed my response to that darn picture!
Shirley On Monday, May 27 at 9:35 am
Thank you for the pictures and post today. Thank you to all the men and ladies that have served. I live in the town that Major Dan Rooney started the Folds of Honor. What a great Org. they have helped so many families. Here in Mi we are able to give back.
Liane On Monday, May 27 at 9:36 am
You made me cry by showing those wonderful (and sad) pictures on your Blog this morning. My husband served in the Air Force for 28 years and I am so proud and thankful for him and all the other servicemen and women that keep us safe !!!!!
Bless you !!!!!
SuzyMcQ On Monday, May 27 at 9:36 am
I'll be visiting my father's gravesite at Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery today. He was a proud navigator for the Army Air Corps during WWII who loved to recount stories of his many missions, notably flying over Hiroshima just days after the bomb was dropped.
Thank you for all you do to bring attention to our military and their families, Ree.
Toni Brown On Monday, May 27 at 9:37 am
Living in a small town close to Camp Pendleton Marine Corps, our daily lives are filled with reminders of those who serve and sacrifice for America by choice. A very worthwhile organization who helps wounded servicemen/women AND their families is Wounded Warriors Regiment–any donation to them will be put to immediate and necessary good use.
And as a daughter of a Navy Commander who served in WWII, my thoughts are today with all those who have gone on to their heavenly rest–may the God of Peace bless them eternally for their sacrifice. I miss you, Daddy…
Erin L On Monday, May 27 at 9:38 am
Thank you for sharing that, Miss Ree. Now my nose is stinging, too. Wishing all our service men & women, & their families a blessed & lovely Memorial Day. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, & dedication to your fellow Americans– & all the people you protect around the world.
Meg A On Monday, May 27 at 9:42 am
Thank you for this beautiful post, Ree. Too often, people forget that Memorial Day shouldn't be viewed as "The Kick Off To Summer" or just a big weekend to BBQ. It's about the families that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our countries on-going freedom. As the daughter of a 24 year Air Force veteran, the sister of an Air Force veteran and sister-in-law of an active-duty currently deployed, I am grateful for people like you that lend a reminder to the true meaning of this weekend. God bless you.
Anne P. On Monday, May 27 at 9:43 am
Thankyou so much, Ree, for your very moving tribute to those who serve our country, & their families, who serve & sacrifice, as well. I always think so much of my mother, who @ the age of 30 was widowed when my father, also 30, was lost @ sea, as a Navy officer during WWII. My brother was 6yrs. & I was just under 2. I can't imagine how she must have felt when the war ended, & other families were reunited. She never complained or spoke of her grief. She raised us with courage & inner strength, until her death @ age 44.
Sandra Allen On Monday, May 27 at 9:44 am
Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. They are very beautiful, and touching.
Thank you to all who have served.
Kat On Monday, May 27 at 9:47 am
First of all thank you all past and present (including my soldier) who serve. Today is the day to honor the fallen, but it is just as important to remember those who came home with invisiable wounds. The suicide rate among veterans is 22 a day and rising. Think about that for a minute, by the time this 3 day weekend is over 66 veterans will take their own life. This is a problem that is very rarely addressed and something that needs to be brought to light and have a different approach for treatment found. Right now the approach of go to the VA and maybe get tossed some pills is not the solution
Marie W On Monday, May 27 at 2:45 pm
Thank you Kat for saying this out loud. Most Americans do not know this, only because it is not spoken about. It is a very real statistic. You are correct about the VA, they have not been prepared to address this issue, therefore they are not.
I spoke with 2 retired civilian trauma therapists, who then reopened their practice to help. It's a small drop in this big puddle of treating this invisible wound. Our Veterans are in desperate need with this issue. Surely someone knows someone, lets keep this topic at the forefront, for the Veterans and their families.
Blessings to all Veterans and families!
Susan F On Monday, May 27 at 9:50 am
God bless our military! Thank you for protecting our country and our families.
kat-in-texas On Monday, May 27 at 9:51 am
Tears here too, Ree. Thanks for sharing. They do so much for us that goes unnoticed…and unappreciated. This American appreciates them!!!
Paule-Marie On Monday, May 27 at 9:51 am
Thank you for honoring our servicemen and women, Ree. For those who quilt or want to learn how to quilt, there is the Quilts of Valor organization and their sister organization Under Our Wings. QOVF.org. I just checked today and they have had almost 85000 quilts made and given to servicemen and women and veterans.
Joanne S On Monday, May 27 at 4:05 pm
There is also an organization that makes and gives quilts to the families of our Fallen Heroes. http://www.homeofthebrave.com. This is the national website. From there you can connect with the individual states. You can make a block, tops, donate or however you wold want to support them. Each state has a coordinator.
Laura On Monday, May 27 at 9:55 am
Thank you for sharing these touching insights into military life.
Non-military people need to see the sacrifice our military personnel make
on their behalf.
My Navy Brat heart just swells at these images.
{{* *}}
StacyJ On Monday, May 27 at 9:55 am
Samaritans Purse is another good organization. They have a retreat center for our veterans in Alaska…it's called Operation Heal Our Patriots.
Please pray for Kevin Gremillion, the brother of a guy I go to church with and several others that were injured by an IED in Afghanistan a couple of weeks ago. Kevin has facial injuries and is recovering. Please pray for the Gilbert family who lost their soldier in this explosion. His wife is about 7 months pregnant if I'm remembering correctly.
May we never forget.
Paula B. On Monday, May 27 at 9:56 am
Thank you for this very moving post. Sharing on facebook, these photos say it all.
Betsy On Monday, May 27 at 10:06 am
As the wife of a veteran I simply say- thank you for this beautiful post.
Mary Ann Potter On Monday, May 27 at 10:10 am
Thank you for this beautiful post. We have so much to be thankful for, and these brave men and women should always be remembered with honor. Memorial Day every day.
Ellen On Monday, May 27 at 10:10 am
Beautiful tribute!
How I wish you would have a few more photo contests. They were all amazing.
Tulip On Monday, May 27 at 10:12 am
Thank you for posting this! Another organization that helps: Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, http://www.nmcrs.org/. They help us take care of our own families. (My husband and I have 60 years of Navy service between us and we can never forget those who are still serving.)
CHRISTY R. On Monday, May 27 at 10:13 am
Thank you for posting these pictures again Ree. I thought I appreciated the military, but since my son graduated from the Army back in March, I have a whole different outlook on things. Thank you to all that gave their lives for this country's freedom. And to all that are severing now, GOD bless you.
AnnieKay On Monday, May 27 at 10:26 am
These pictures are so moving – our nation has so much to be grateful for – may we never forget those who have fought for us!
Jil On Monday, May 27 at 10:31 am
the REAL Wounded Warrior organization
Theresa On Monday, May 27 at 2:46 pm
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org is an organization my husband and I have supported. My husband, who recently retired after 27 years in the Air Force, is currently hiking the Appalachian Trail and raising money for them as he hikes. There are several AT hikers who are hiking to raise awareness and also to "walk off the war". I just recently learned that the original hiker of the Appalachian Trail was a man who had just returned from WWII and he did it back then to "walk off the war".
Thank you Ree for the photos you reposted. Can't look through them without tears.
Mary Kenyon On Monday, May 27 at 10:33 am
I enjoy making small quilts for. http://Www.operationfirstresponse.com. The quilts are hand-delivered to service men and women when they are at hospitals over seas and at hospitals in the US. I saw a photo of a huge plane outfitted with bunks instead of seating to accommodate beds for the injured service men where the only things that weren't army green were the sea of colorful quits tucked around the vets. My heart was full.
Dorothy N On Monday, May 27 at 10:33 am
Thanks so much for sharing these powerful photos. We are so lucky to live in a country where we can live our lives so fully and richly. Yet, it comes with a huge price to pay. So, many thanks to all the brave men and women that have served our country in the past and to those currently serving. Many thanks also to the families who have given up so much too. God bless America.
Jeanie Sue On Monday, May 27 at 10:36 am
Thank you, I have 2 daughters that are active military, one in the Air Force, one in the Navy. Both proudly serve and have been deployed in places that put them in harms way, thankfully they have both been safely returned to me, yet they are anxious to return to those areas. They are amazing- as are all of their comrades, I am always in awe. Also, my Husband is an Army Veteran, he has served in several war torn areas. He continues to be grateful for his opportunity to serve. What an amazing country we live in, that grows people willing to lay their life on the line for the good of others.
Shawna On Monday, May 27 at 10:38 am
Thank you so much for this post. I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I have a dear friend who was killed in Iraq in 2009. It still hurts me today as much as it did 4 years ago. I know his family misses him immensely each second of every day.
Thank you for this post. Thank you for the information on the organizations.
margaret On Monday, May 27 at 10:39 am
Thank you.
Kelly W On Monday, May 27 at 10:53 am
Happy Memorial Day…thanks for sharing these amazing pics to honor the day and remember what today is all about.
Ann On Monday, May 27 at 10:54 am
Thank you for taking the time to remember what this day is really about. Loved these photos when you first shared them, and I love them even more today.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More On Monday, May 27 at 10:55 am
Beautiful, beautiful photos!
Belynda Fruge On Monday, May 27 at 10:57 am
Beautiful photos Ree. Thanks so much for sharing! One of my favorite quotes:
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -George S. Patton
Ann D On Monday, May 27 at 11:08 am
I love this post with all the photos to remind us that today is not national bar-be-cue day. Thanks for the great reminder.
Crystal N. On Monday, May 27 at 11:08 am
Beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. Forever thankful to all the women and men and their families that serve our great nation.
NoVA7w On Monday, May 27 at 11:12 am
Thank you, and everyone, for honoring and remembering.
Cindy Johnson On Monday, May 27 at 11:21 am
Our son is in the Army and has already served in Iraq. We are thankful for his sacrifices that he makes each and every day to serve all of us. Thank you for the pictures and your recognition of all the men and women who serve and have served in the military.
kristi On Monday, May 27 at 11:24 am
Robin On Monday, May 27 at 11:29 am
Wounded Warrior Project, for disabled Vets from the Middle East conflicts, is a great project whose rate at which donations go directly to vets and programs is just slightly greater than 82%. As the wife of a totally disabled Viet Nam Vet whose disability is entirely service connected, I know first hand how quickly your life can become unrecognizable and though the VA has resources to help, they are stretched mighty thin. These men and women returning from the Middle East have young families more often than not…and the services provided by Wounded Warrior are a Godsend to them. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/#
Thank you to all for your support of Veterans!
WoundedWarriorWife On Monday, May 27 at 12:59 pm
Be careful about Wounded Warrior Project. Charity Navigator rates them poorly and their financials show only 55 cents of every dollar goes to programs for wounded warriors like my husband. Even then, mostly we just get free clothes from them. There are a lot of great organizations that help us.
Linda On Monday, May 27 at 11:34 am
Thank you Ree and thank so many of you who have replied. God Bless America!
Paula D. On Monday, May 27 at 11:38 am
God Bless and Thank You to all who have fallen and all who have served and their families. Without them, we would not be free to live the lives we do. There are alot of good organizations to give to but I am glad you mentioned my favorite–The NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION. They use the money wisely supporting not only the service members but their families who need help and they NEVER FORGET–always there to help no matter what or how long. It is a fine way to give back to those who gave all.
Lisa On Monday, May 27 at 11:43 am
Thank you for this post Ree. For various reasons, I am a strong supporter of all branches of the military. I want to thank all those that have served, are serving and those that are yet willing to serve for our freedom. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed and they are truly appreciated. Thank you Dad and Eric for your ultimate sacrifice and the so many more that I don't even know.
Here is one more for your list (you did say we could add one if we had one to share). Soldier's Angels!
MollyP On Monday, May 27 at 11:44 am
Samaritan's Purse has a ministry "Operation Heal Our Patriots" which is focused on wounded veterans and their spouses. My brother works for this ministry so I know firsthand the good it is doing for our heroes. Check out the website: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/
God bless all of our veterans and their families. Thank you!
Molly On Monday, May 27 at 11:47 am
Operation Heal Our Patriots through Samaritan's Purse is a wonderful ministry! Check out the website: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/
Displaced Sooner On Monday, May 27 at 11:48 am
Thank you, Ree.
Delly On Monday, May 27 at 11:51 am
Fisher House – http://www.fisherhouse.org/ – from the website: "Providing a "home away from home" for military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury."
Jacqueline On Monday, May 27 at 11:53 am
What a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing information on worthwhile organizations to donate to.
Carla On Monday, May 27 at 12:03 pm
Just beautiful- thanks for sharing!
Katherine On Monday, May 27 at 12:03 pm
One organization that should be on the list is Team Rubicon. They are comprised of vets who respond to disaster – it turns out that their skills at managing the chaos of war have a direct application to the chaos that immediately follows a disaster.
It also turns out that helping others like this helps the vets themselves learn that they have something unique to give.
Right now they are deployed in Oklahoma, but I find this video from their response to Hurricane Sandy explains their mission best:
You'll find their main site here:
Ana On Monday, May 27 at 12:05 pm
Thank you. Have a happy Memorial Day.
Lisa On Monday, May 27 at 12:08 pm
Thank you Ree for this post. For various reasons, I am a strong supporter of the military. I want to take this time to thank those that have served, are serving and will serve in the future. You all are appreciated and the sacrifices you have made do not go unnoticed. Thank you dad and Eric for your ultimate sacrices! Love and miss you both very much.
I would also like to add Soldier's Angels as a non-profit organization to your list of groups.
By the way, if this shows up twice, I apologize. I posted it earlier as well and it never showed up; so, I tried again 15-20 minutes later.
Linda Z. On Monday, May 27 at 12:09 pm
Operaton Ward 57 "For the wounded, the fight never ends."
Operation Ward 57 supports wounded warriers, their families, and medical staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, by providing items that assist in recovery, maintenance, and morale of the hospital environment, and through advocacy, education, and promotion of their circumstances.
We are proud parents of a soldier who is serving our great country as a Registered Nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
NicoleD On Monday, May 27 at 12:09 pm
Soldier's Angels is also a great organization. I've been a member for over 7 years and send a box every month overseas. They have an adopt a soldier program and others too.
God Bless our veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Tara On Monday, May 27 at 12:11 pm
I think that the Wounded Warrior Project is one to mention…
This one is not so much the servicemen, but the spouses they leave behind…
American Widow Project- A non-profit organization dedicated to the new generation of those who have lost the heroes of yesterday, today and tomorrow, with an emphasis on healing through sharing stories, tears, and laughter. Military Widow, to Military Widow.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)- The 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstances of death.
Operation Homefront's Wounded Warrior Wives- Support group for female caregivers of wounded, ill, or injured service members.
http://www.Wounded Vets.org
Veteran Artist Program – VAP takes artists, who are also veterans, and propels their works and careers into the mainstream creative arts community through networking, mentorship, collaboration with professional artists, and original productions.
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund- A non-profit set up to provide immediate financial support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
Military Warriors Support Foundation- Now awarding mortgage-free homes to wounded heroes injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The homes are for families who have severe and/or unique circumstances due to their injuries received while serving our country. In addition to the home, the families will receive 3 years of family and financial mentoring.
Coalition to Salute America's Heroes- Created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to support our troops by helping severely wounded and disabled OEF and OIF veterans and their families
rebuild their lives.
Code of Support- Designed to help Americans give meaning to the words "Support Our Troops".
Soldiers' Angels- A nonprofit providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and their families.
War Retreat- Our mission is to bring awareness, help, and stress reduction through Trauma-Sensitive Yoga for people who have gone through war.
Proud wife of a newly retired military serviceman……….
Teri On Monday, May 27 at 12:13 pm
Thank you, Ree. That was beautifully said.
Stacy K. On Monday, May 27 at 12:21 pm
WOW…such amazing photos and precious moments captured!!! One can not help but cry in appreciation of all he men and women who fight on our behalf!!! Thank you.
Rhoda On Monday, May 27 at 12:26 pm
Thank you for this post. And for getting the word out about the different organizations. Have a wonderful day.
TSandy On Monday, May 27 at 12:34 pm
Beautiful photos Ree. A wonderful organization to add to your list is Fisher House. Fisher Houses provide a place for the family to stay while injured military are in the hospital. Here's a link to the organization below. I can't think of a more worthy charity than this one.
Bea Long On Monday, May 27 at 12:37 pm
Happy Memorial Day Ree, The " Wounded Warriors Project" is really great. I belong to the Home Front Hugs USA, We sponsor a military person by sending whoever we are assigned to a care package at least twice a month and send cards and letters. They are so appreciative. I have had several over the years. We assign a person who is serving overseas. I love it. I have had two Navy Seals and one with the bomb squad. Sometimes they don't make it back home and that is hard. You get to know them. My son was a Seal and thank God that as many times as he was overseas in time of war that he made it home. I always give to the "Paralyzed Vets" that is also important to me. "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!! Pray for their families who are left behind and need our support also. Our Veterans are very important, as they are the reason we have the freedoms we do today.
CYNTHIA On Monday, May 27 at 12:41 pm
I support The Wounded Warrior Project. Wonderful
Mrs. Lucky On Tuesday, May 28 at 8:21 am
Yep that is the one I support as well!
Monique... On Monday, May 27 at 12:47 pm
Beautiful! Such a sweet way to remember. Thank you for always being there and sharing what we all feel. Amazed daily how you can stir such emotion, clarity, and memories. Thank you for being a constant in our crazy free-for-all world.


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Q: My 8 year old son has had a seizure disorder since he was 3. Up until March he was effectively controlled with Tegretol. Since then he seems to be having a seizure about once every 4-6 weeks. His seizures are partial ones, where his right arm twitches, he's fully alert, but they can last up to 2 hours.
His neurologist has recently started him on Lamictal along with the tegretol. My son weighs 88 pounds, and is taking 500mg Tegretol and 200mg Lamictal twice a day. His Tegretol levels are within the therapeutic range, and the last Lamictal level was 2.3. The neurologist at that point boosted the Lamictal from 150mg bid to 200mg bid.
Are there any guidelines for dosages and what the blood levels for lamictal should be? The nurse told us the level for lamictal should be about 2.6, but then the doctor says he'd like to see it in the 5-10 range.
I'm confused. So far there haven't been any noticable side effects, but don't want to overdose him either.
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A: Levels are only a rough guideline for therapy. The dose of medication must be individualized for each person. That is, most epileptologists will increase a medication until a good response is obtained or side effects occur. Some patients do well with high levels, while others do not. At our center we have had some patients that need lamotrigine (Lamictal) levels greater than 10 for good seizure control. Also remember that when used in combination, it is often difficult to achieve higher levels due to drug interactions (in this case, carbamazepine (Tegretol) can cause the liver to eliminate the lamotrigine more rapidly). This does not mean that the two should not be taken together, but rather that more medication may be needed to achieve the same blood level if lamotrigine was taken alone. Basically, you should review with your doctor the common side effects of seizure medications (for example, drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadines, nausea) so that when your child reaches higher blood levels you may monitor him for signs that the dose is too high.


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who's having a hard time losing due to menopause?
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Are you taking any meds for your menopause? I take prempro and I don't have the hot flashes or moodiness anymore. Thank God.
Have you mentioned this to your JCC?
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as far as advice on not bingeing? the only thing that works for me is that i found other things to binge on that aren't food, such as exercise or hobbies. Anything to take my mind off sitting around stuffing my face. The more occupied i keep my mind and body, the less likely i am to binge.
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When you look in the mirror and see no change, and still keep faith, knowing that in time you will get there if you stay focused and on track, that's the difference between those who succeed and those who fail.
Posted 18 February 2014 - 02:45 PM
It hasn't been too bad for me, aside from the slower weight loss and mild hot flashes. My moods have been pretty constant with the occasional blue mood, but I also would get those in my 30s and 40s, too. For me, it's more a lack of energy, even though I feel that I have more than I did at my heaviest, of course. It's just still not where I'd like it to be.
Louise, two supplements you might want to talk to your doctor about are Natrol Mood (promotes positive feelings and relaxation).
My youngest daughter takes these for periods of feeling blue and my oldest takes these when she is feeling anxious about something. Both of my girls swear it helps them.
The other supplement I just started taking to help with energy and picks up your mood a bit, too. It's called Rhodiola Rosea from Gaia.
I've only been taking it for about a week, but it does put me in a calm, non-stressed mood and gives me just a bit more energy, nothing like how caffeine does though. I hear it takes longer to get results from them than the Natrol Mood supplement, which my daughters felt worked for them on the same day, but the Rhodiola is good for other things, too, so I'll stick it out with this and hope they start working better for energy in another week or two.
I like Sonya's advice on keeping busy, too. Sometimes something as simple as brushing your teeth takes away the urge to eat something, too. I like to sip on green tea all day long to keep my mouth busy. Tea is like a hug in a cup!
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St. Patrick's Day Challenge 2015- Goal- 12 pounds, Exercise 3x/week + start weights again in Feb.
**changed goal to 15 pounds
Week 1- lost 4.6 pounds
Week 2- lost 2.4 pounds
Week 3- lost 1.2 pounds
Week 4- lost 1.8 pounds (10 pound mark!)
Week 5- no loss
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Week 7- lost 1.8 pounds, started weights again (11.8 pounds down since week 1)
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001: Real Name: Jade Christin.
002: Nickname(s): Yama, Jay, Steinchen.
003: Zodiac: Taurus.
004: Male or Female: Female.
005: Number of Schools: 2.
006: Nursery: whut?
007: Eye Color: Blue-Grey-Greenish.
008: Hair Color: Dyed red hair, normally blond with a little bit of red in it.
009: Long or Short: Short...!
010: Loud or Quiet: Both.
011: Sweats or Jeans: Jeans.
012: Phone or Camera: Camera.
013: Health Freak: Not really, though people who don't know me very well might think so. #VeganPower
014: Drink or Smoke: Nope.
015: Do you have a crush on someone?: Nope.
016: Political Orientation: Nah.
017: Piercings: Had one, but yeah. Really miss it.
018: Tattoos: Nope. Maybe later though.
Have you ever [Been In]
019: Airplane: Nope.
020: Car Accident: Nope.
021: Fist Fight: Nope.
022: First piercings: Lower lip.
023: First Best Friend: Xihey. And he still is.
024: First Instrument played: Flute.
025: First award: … ;n;
026: First Crush: Ha. I'm late at everything. 14.
027: First Language: German.
028: First Big Vacation: None. Though i've been in denmark on small vacations very often.
029: Last person you talked to: My sister.
030: Last person you texted: SamPondu.
031: Last Person you watched: LunarSkyMagic.
032: Last Food you eat: Pizza.
033: Last Movie you watched: "Good bye, Lenin!"
034: Last song you listened to: Limelight – Boyinaband/Cry
035: Last Thing you bought: Dunno...
036: Last person you hugged: My sister.
037: Foods: Broccoli.
038: Drinks: Applejuice, Orangejuice, Dr. Pepper!
039: Clothing: T-shirt and jeans.
040: Books: The Physician, Shaman, Matters Of Choice, The Last Jew, Noah Gordon in general, and Stephen King of course. Misery is an amazing Book. And George Orwell. Meh, too many to write down.
041: Colour: Green, Orange, Red, Rainbow.
042: Flower: Sun flower.
043: Music: Almost every genre, though i love Placebo the most! :Heart:
044: Movie: Dunno, Maybe "Mary and Max".
045: Subjects: Art and English.
In the past year I...
046: [ ] Kissed in the rain.
047: [ ] Celebrated Halloween.
048: [ ] Had your heart broken.
049: [ ] Went over the Minutes on your cellphone.
050: [x] Someone Questioned your sexual Orientation.
051: [ ] Had weapons.
052: [ ] Breath Fire.
053: [ ] Had an abortion.
054: [x] Done something you regret.
055: [x] Broke a Promise.
056: [x] Kept a secret.
057: [ ] Pretended to be happy.
058: [x] Met someone who changed your life. //Many People who changed everything.
059: [ ] Pretended to be sick.
060: [x] Left the country.
061: [x] Tried something you didn't liked and liked it.
062: [x] Cried over the silliest thing.
063: [ ] Ran a Mile.
064: [x] Went to the beach.
065: [x] Stayed single.
066: Eating: Nothing.
067: Drinking: Water.
068: Getting ready to: Draw.
069: Listening to: Limelight – Boyinaband/Cry .
070: Plans for tomorrow: Nothing, i'm on vacation.
071: Waiting for: My mom and my sister to come back.
Your Future
072: Want Kids: Definetly.
073: Want to get married: Maybe.
074: Carreers in mind: Sadly nope.
Which is better on a
boy Girl
075: Lips or Eyes: Eyes.
076: Shorter or Taller: Taller, though that could be hard to find...
077: Romantic or Spontaneous: Both.
078: Nice Stomache or Nice Arms: Dunno, doesn't really matter...?
079: Sensitive or Loud: Both, just like me
080: Hook-Up or Relationship: Relationship.
081: Troublemaker or Hesitant: Both.
Have you ever
082: Lost Glasses/Contacts: Yup, my glasses.
083: Ran away from home: Yes, with my sister and my teddy, i was 5 c;
084: Held a Weapon, for defense: Nope.
085: Killed somenody: Nah.
086: Talked to someone who made you feel nervous: Um yeah?
087: Been Arrested: Nope.
Do you believe in
088: Yourself: Yup. I'm awesome.
089: Miracles: Nah.
090: Love at first sight: Gosh yes. But i don't think it's a good thing to fall into.
091: Heaven: Nope.
092: Santa Claus: Definetly.
093: Magic: Nope.
094: Mythical stuff: Maybe.
Answer truthfully
095: Is there a person you want to be with right now: Yup. SamPondu and a few more.
096: Are you seriously happy with where you are in life: Nah, but i'm a teenager, so it's fine.
097: Are you happy with the person you're with: Yeah, i'm a pretty great girlfriend to have!
098: Do you like being tagged: Yup. It's fun. c: Though noone ever taggs me... Thats why i have to steal this stuff.
099: Tell me places you would like to see someday: Too many to list.
100: Now Tag five people: Can't think of more than two. Sorry!


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The Federal Reserve and Wall Street economists are starting to stress about the coming "fiscal cliff," the automatic spending cuts and tax hikes that are scheduled to kick in at the end of the year that could, if not softened, push the economy into a recession in 2013. But Maury Harris, chief U.S. economist at UBS, believes that such talk is overblown.
In a conference call Friday morning, Harris said he has no doubt that Congress and either President Barack Obama or newly elected president Mitt Romney will defuse the looming crisis. Actually, Harris thinks there is a "higher probability" that rating agencies lower its rating on U.S. debt because of a disappointing debt deal than there is of really stringent fiscal policy.
While the American public wants to balance the budget in general, there is no support in polls for any specific tough cuts in defense spending or entitlement programs, Harris noted. President Barack Obama wants to tax the rich but spend the revenue on infrastructure improvements. Republican challenger Mitt Romney doesn't want the tax cuts to expire.
The U.S. lost its triple-A debt rating from Standard & Poor's for the first time in history last August with the credit rating agency saying that the political system of the world's top economy had become less stable.
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A Facebook photo led to an arrest in a Charleston County home invasion last month.
Jeremiah Levon Pinckney, 30, of Yost Lane on Johns Island was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree burglary, kidnapping, armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime.
A woman who lives on Cherry Point Road on Wadmalaw Island told deputies she was in bed about 11:10 p.m. Oct. 30 when two men rushed into her bedroom and pointed "assault rifles" at her head, according to the incident report from the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. She said the door was unlocked because she was expecting company.
One of the men was wearing a cloth mask over his face and the other had his nose and mouth covered, the woman told deputies. The men bound her legs and hands with duct tape and took $1,500 in cash before leaving, according to the report. The woman eventually worked her way out of the tape and called 911 from a neighbor's house.
Several days later, the woman heard that a man was telling people he had been involved in a home invasion, according to the report. She found his photo on Facebook, along with several other men. She said she recognized one of the men in the photo as the one who had half his face covered that night. She called the Sheriff's Office and identified Pinckney in a photo lineup, according to the report.
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Vintage bathroom design ideas
With all the recent interest in the contemporary home, it is comforting to see that there is still a real love of vintage style - and the bathroom seems to be one of the rooms that we love to style with nostalgia and charm, so we've put together this collection of vintage bathroom design ideas to inspire you.
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Add an vintage-style ornate mirror and pretty accessories
If your property lacks original features and you don't have the budget to replace them, create the vintage look with accessories instead. A large ornate mirror not only looks great, but makes a small bathroom appear larger by reflecting light. White washed floorboards are perfect for a vintage bathroom. Make sure your protect the flooring with a pretty bathroom matt though, to avoid water damage. Paisley bath towels and accessories between £12 - £19, Littlewoods.


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All-Clad versus Lincoln Wear-Ever
I'm looking for opinions and advice in choosing between All-clad and Lincoln Wear-ever. I just got married and have some gift money to spend. The set of All-Clad that I like will cost about $600. If I go with an almost equivalent set of Lincoln Wear-Ever it will be about half - $300.
My ideal set includes 2 non-stick fry pans which I gather aren't worth getting from All-Clad because of durability issues of the non-stick surface. This is actually how I got the idea to go with Lincoln Wear-ever. Now that I'm thinking about it, I'm wondering why not get everything from them.
How big of a difference is it? Particularly since I don't have a super high output stove.
People here can get pretty worked up over their favorite cookware. I figure something popular in restaurant kitchens (speaking of Wearever) is plenty good for the home and will last for many years. I bought an All-Clad saucepan a few years ago; though it's fine, I realized in later research that I could have something as useful for half the price. I had an All-Clad fry pan which I gave up using because I was not about about to spend 15-20 minutes cleaning it after every use.
As you may already know, the best buys on Wearever and the equally popular Vollrath are often at restaurant supply stores. I've had good service from Surfas.
To furtheer confuse you, my favorite fry pans, after using every kind known to mankind. now are moderately priced French-made carbon steel, which I got from Chef's Catalog. I have only one non-stick pan, a 23-buck Vollrath that I use only for eggs and crepes and the like.
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I'm curious to what Lincoln Wear-Ever Set you are refering to. I'm not familiar with their sets, per se. They do have a number of individual pieces available in various levels of quality. They have the low end Optio line and the much higher end Centurion line. Vollrath has a line that competes with All Clad called Tribute. The Tribute line is very nice and broad but covers are seperate and are way expensive. Just curious. chezdick
re: chezdick
Unless it has changed Wear-ever does not sell their products in sets, as they typical audience is the commercial kitchen. I have a few pieces of Wearever that I bought when I was in the kitchen and I love them.
I also have a few pieces of All-clad and I also love them. I pick the pan on the dish I am making, as I tend to make pan sauces in the AC if they acidic bases because of the interaction with aluminum. If I am frying or searing something to be put in the oven to finish I will grab the Wearever. If you but the Teflon coated pans, make sure you get the Ceramic Guard or Ever Smooth line.
Chezdick, I had not heard of the Tribute line, but it appears to be a very nice and I am sure it will do well in the upscale commercial kitchen.
The Wear-ever Centurion line looks to be a copy of Sitram
re: chezdick
It's not a prepackaged set - I just meant that I would by the equivalent items.
re: southernwayfarer
I have several pieces of Wearever and have really liked it -- they hold up better than most anything and aren't expensive. I have 1 small All-Clad saute pan and rarely use it because everything sticks and it is hard to clean.
I first bought Wearever after reading that it's what Julia Child used -- she used to buy it at a hardware store. I figured that if it was good enough for her, it would work for me, and it does. It's also inexpensive enough that it's not a big deal to replace in a couple years if the nonstick goes. Even more expensive ones eventually have coating failure!
re: eamcd
One caveat about Wearever products. Many years ago the Wearever brand was sold off into the consumer market. What is available today under that brand is Wal-Mart crap. Lincoln Wearever is a commercial product line that is a serious performer in the kitchen. It's just like the Faberwear stuff your grandma had. That stuff was good ( just like Julia Childs Wearever) but todays product is just an inferior shadow of it's former self.
re: southernwayfarer
i agree with the person who said you might not want to get a set. rather get different brands and materials that cook best for different purposes. you might want to take a fun trip to a restaurant supply store. see what the pros use. and of course, your kitchen would hardly be complete without at least one old cast iron skillet. (notice i say old- lots of the new ones are not so good, aka Junk) remember how good the food was at Grandmas? did she use cast iron?


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Hi "Van''
My "homework'' says the Amerks have been one of the worst teams in the AHL under the current Sabres administration. That's all I need to know. If the AHL were the NCAA, Buffalo would be on probation for the shortsighted way it treated the Rochester franchise.
They have no track record to make me believe they will be successful in the things they are promising to do in Portland. If they are willing to do them in Portland, then they owed it to Amerks fans to first do them in Rochester.
The Sabres made a string of conscious decisions that resulted in the Amerks' house burning down. At any point, they could have reversed strategy or changed philosophy and committed to getting some better vets. They didn't, and now they are walking away from what used to be a model AHL situation and saying, "oops, we'll do better next time.'' It doesn't work that way.
Again, if the Sabres are suddenly seeing the light and working toward a better business model for their affiliate, good for them. But they first should have booted out Florida and tried that new model in Rochester, for a fan base that in no way should have been expected to buy tickets for the product that's been on the ice lately. Saying, 'Boy, that was a real bummer, we're moving on'' shows no sign of accepting the responsibility for the mess they created.
Pointing out that Buffalo might (or might not) have good young players coming up misses the point. Everyone thinks their prospects are good in the summer. The quality of the vets on the Pirates - especially in goal - will determine how good the team ultimately is. That's AHL 101. If the younger guys are that good, they'll be in Buffalo soon enough anyways, not helping the Pirates.
Portland's division is very tough. Providence and Hartford seem to usually know how to get things done. Wading into that competition armed with the philosophy I'm reading from the Buffalo quotes about their affiliation with the Pirates is a recipe for disaster.
Lindsay Kramer
Hi Bosox
There have been legislators' voices on both sides of the issue reported in a couple of Post-Standard stories and postings on Syracuse.com. Also, a few fans from the website www.Syracuse-Crunch.com have e-mailed the legislators, and the responses those fans have received are posted. Believe me, this is a topic that has been and will be well covered.
I'm assuming that although Sugden doesn't play for the Crunch anymore, this very unique story is of interest to those who followed him. If not, there is still more than enough time for me to touch on all the other Crunch issues as they develop, both and off the ice.
I am not going to pretend to be an expert on how this works. But from talking to people who know more about it than I do, I was told that the proposal getting voted down at the committee level actually makes it HARDER to get passage when it goes in front of the full legislature.
That having been said, much like the lease issue itself two years ago, I refuse to believe this will be the spark to the team leaving until I see the moving vans pulling out of town. I do think there will be approval for a new scoreboard, especially since there seems to be at least 50-50 support right now.
Not to speak for Howard, but he is mad because he believes he negotiated a good faith lease in which the team was promised a new scoreboard by the end of year three (this one). He has stated he will commit to a three-year option beyond the current deal and only wants to see an similar commitment made to the team, which has been a valuable member of the sporting community for 14 years.
He doesn't understand why the Crunch has to fight and scrap for almost everything it gets in its dealing with the Oncenter and the county. He thinks the legislature has had two years to look at the scoreboard issue and should have all the info it needs by now.
He knows that even in the best-case scenario improvements come at a glacial pace (see ribbon lighting fiasco). So he's not keen on the vague promise that the scoreboard will be bought sometime soon down the road, and that he should just sit tight. He knows he's already put his own money into the team and the building (the current scoreboard, the ribbon lights, etc.) that other AHL owners wouldn't be expected to do. Or, if other owners do, it's because they have more revenue streams from their building.
Most of all, he knows there's five or six potential markets out there that would race each other to give him what he needs to compete financially, and more, than what the county drips, drips, drips, into the Crunch.
I think that about sums it up.
Your point is well taken, if you believe in sticking to an absolute, literal interpretation of the rule.
Not to speak for Chris, but I think his point was that intent of that rule was to prevent such player shuffling at the NHL level. That rule was never implemented to affect the livelihoods of the Brandon Sugdens of the world.
I'm not saying Sugden's career isn't important. It certainly is to him. But whether he gets a mere tryout with the Islanders, or any other team, isn't going to shake up the balance of power anywhere, or lessen the importance of the current CBA. It seems to me in this case a little lattitude could be granted, or at least considered. If an NHL star wants to test the rule next, well, that's a different matter. Each application could be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
And the overlooked point is the 25 other NHL teams - including Columbus, whose vote is the only one that should matter because Sugden was their player - said they didn't care if he tries to come back. So a very large majority agree that in this case, the rule should be waived. They aren't too concerned with the precedent this specific case would set.
That makes the four holdouts look petty and spiteful, as opposed to standing up for any principle. If the principle was that vital, more teams would have joined with them in the vote.
Yes, I thought of that too.
If one believed in conspiracy theories, one might think the Rangers might want to keep him from the Islanders while stocking their own farm team, Hartford, with a banned enforcer who suddenly has no NHL options.
Hundreds of fans signed a petition in support of Brandon.
The Hockey News did a feature on his case.
So did two newspapers in Toronto, a city as passionate about hockey as any place on earth. One of those stories was on the front page of the entire newspaper.
The number two man in the NHL, Bill Daly, was interested enough in his situation to get personally involved and resolve it.
So I guess when you ask who cares, that's pretty much your answer. And that makes it certainly worth following, as I will be in the future as he tries to make the NHL or returns to the AHL.
Lindsay Kramer
The reference is that it's probably better to have two goalies - or two goalies you think will be good - than one potentially good goalie and very little depth behind him.
It's not to take away from what LaCosta might be able to do, but Mason is viewed as "The Man'' and the sooner he starts developing toward that end the better.
Plenty of time to work everybody in. We've had a couple of stories in the past week and a few blogs touching on Crunch-related issues. The players don't even report officially until Tuesday night.
I try to make the blog as wide-ranging as possible, since there's really no space limit. In the absence of real hockey action yet, Sugden and Konopka remain two of the most compelling stories around. I think there's a lot of people who want to know how their situations are resolved. I've certainly gotten several e-mails regarding the status of both.
To a lesser extent, I also like to keep readers up to date on many other former Crunch players, such as Ling, Goehring and Darche, and other CNY players in the pros, like T.J. Fox (Oswego) and Steve Zalewski (New Hartford) on Worcester.
But, of course, I appreciate the ferver of Crunch fans, since they are the ones who create the demand for the stories and blogs I write. You can be assured that during the long, long season, there will be lots of information written and blogged about players present and past.
Thanks for weighing in.
I think Kelly stays on until tomorrow. As soon as I know anything, I will post it.
I think the money and the chance to make the NHL are two separate issues.
If the Islanders wanted him and he felt he had a good shot to make the team at some point in the season, I'm guessing he would have played in Bridgeport for whatever. The same might be true of other organizations where he thinks he can play some games in the NHL.
But if he's an AHL free agent, with no guarantee of some slice of an NHL salary, it also makes sense for him to get as good a deal as he can. That's especially true with the Crunch, because I have a feeling that with Mirasty in the system the Blue Jackets would be a dead end for him.
Well, I know Dan LaCosta is on his way back down, so that's at least good news for the Crunch.
I would expect at least a couple more forwards and a couple more defenseman, but the situation is so fluid right now it changes by the minute, plus there's waivers to take into account.
So I hesitate to speculate beyond the obvious - Methot or Rome on defense; MacDonald, MacKenzie, Filatov, Picard, and/or Dorsett at forward.
I do not think Jon would have to clear waivers if he went up and down.
But he would have to be signed to an NHL deal, of course. He is on an AHL deal now.
Penalty parole - I like that. Maybe that can be a new statistical category.
One clarification - The AHL contacted me to explain that ANY time remaining on non-coincidental minors is halved heading into overtime, whether there are two seconds left or 1:59.
I thought it was only halved if more than one minute remained. That's not the case.
What do you other fans think of this rule?
I doubt it. Willis wanted a six-figure deal. I don't think Columbus would go that high at this point.
Doesn't seem to be. He skated at the optional skate Saturday morning and said he was fine.
Regarding the scoreboard:
Nothing much new. Crunch owner Howard Dolgon recently met with legislator Patrick Kilmartin, one of those who voted against the scoreboard. Dolgon said he just answered some of Kilmartin's questions, but that nothing concrete came of it.
Dolgon keeps saying that he's confident that Deputy County Executive Ed Kochian will help get this thing done. He also says that there's no way he signs a lease extension in a couple years if there's no new scoreboard.
I refuse to believe that a successful AHL franchise will be allowed to leave town over this issue. I also think with the economy the way it is, it will become harder and harder for the Legislature to justify $700,000-plus for this perk, especially since so many taxpayers could care less about hockey or the War Memorial.
It'd be great to have a new scoreboard, and the team has done enough for the community in 15 years to deserve one. But it's also easy for an outsider to look at it and see how it still keeps score, shows the occasional fuzzy highlight and has a few advertisements, and think, this thing works fine, spend the money to fix up my streets.
I asked Columbus assistant GM Chris MacFarland. He said if the need for someone like Sgroi arises and he is healthy, he will definitely be on the radar for a possible Crunch contract.
You are correct. It was removed.
Thanks everyone. Whether you have been reading my Crunch stories for 15 years or 15 minutes, I am always aware that your interest in the Crunch creates the demand that allows me to do what I do on my blog and in the paper.
I appreciate all your feedback and will continue to provide the coverage that hopefully you will find insightful and worth your time, especially in this era where there are so many ways to get information.
Didn't realize my picture was on the scoreboard. Sorry about that.
My first thought was that he was recalled and Columbus didn't want to risk him getting hurt. Yes, he's on an AHL deal, but that doesn't take long to fix.
Maybe it was nothing more than him needing a rest. If so, the timing and reasoning were strange. As I said in the blog, there are a couple of things about it that don't pass the smell test.
Ross makes lineup moves all the time, and, when he can, he tells me player X needs a rest or player Y is banged up. He never tells me to go ask Chris MacFarland about something as seemingly simple as his decision on a healthy scratch.


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