Some of you may know, but I have found that each year, around this time, people are gearing up to celebrate Memorial Day without truly knowing the significance of it. First of all, it’s a somber day of remembrance. The purpose of the day is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that […]
Category Archives: Memorial Day
Memorial Day in the United States
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. What […]
Your Memorial Weekend List of Things to Do
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this Memorial Day Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Friday, May 25 to Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018. Marvel at magic tricks, meet the stars from your favorite comic-based films and TV shows, design and create your own leather goods, catch a free screening of the old-school Batman, […]
Don’t Say “Thank you for your service” Today
“I hope you’re having a meaningful day.” That might be one of the better things to say to a veteran today. You should probably avoid the common refrain, “Thank you for your service,” according to someone who should know. “On Memorial Day, the veteran you’re talking to may be going through a bit of melancholy […]
Need Memorial Day Weekend Plans? Here You Go!
Cheer the Dynamo on, explore some of Houston’s best Caribbean food restaurants, sample whisky, stuff your face with banh mi, help send off the Houston Symphony’s Principal POPS Conductor and more happening this week in Houston. Things to Do This Week in Houston Dancin’ in the Street Motown & More Revue at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday, May […]
Take Time to be Thankful This Weekend
It’s time to start making plans for the weekend! After all of the rain we have had this week, it will be nice to have clear skies and nice weather for the weekend! If you have lived here long enough, then you know that these 60 degree days are a limited commodity that are […]