Another Effort to Correct My Blog

I have posted on the blog a few times in the last three months; many mistakes have cluttered my postings so I invite you to read my posts as a new blog.  Dates may be incorrect although the stories are accurate.

My mom would be 113 today.

February is our shortest month but it is filled with special days. Among them I thought I could never forget was the invasion of Iwo Jima.Our ship took Marines to the islands for several days of fierce fighting. I remember the flag raising, whic led to the famous picture, followed by statures being erected.

The attack that Sunday morning severely damaged the United States Navy and resulted in the deaths of more than 2,400 American personnel.  It shocked Americans who had  been divided on whether to oppose Germany and save Western Europe.

My memories of the "Day in Infamy"

I was in the backyard that Sunday afternoon when someone had heard over the radio that Japan had bombed Hawaii and our  Navy.  We went to school as always Monday morning. quiet and bewildered

Our day was spent listening to Congress declare war (lacking only one positive vote.)  We heard the president, Roosevelt,   call the attack "a day  in infamy"

Pipeline should be built

They give themselves a victory over the pipeline, but it may be more pyrric than victory.  I'm referring to the Indians and  protesters of the pipeline that has been going on for several years. It would not  damage Indian
property, and Indians can always get support if a cemetery or other such property will be damaged.  The pipeline will be a benefit..

i AM TRYING TO GET ACCUSTOMED TO USING MY BLOG  LET ME  GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN

Thanksging

I am looking toward Thanksgiving  -- the holiday that gives us family, friends and food.  Some people are bothered by politics, but that is all over for months for most of  us. Many will join the hustle and bustle of shopping,  a pain I plan to leave for those who enjoy it.