On Memorial Day we did some of the traditional things which we did on Decoration Day. We visited the gravesites of some of our loved ones and brought flowers from our yard. The lilacs still were blooming and sprigs of them looked beautiful in the graveside vases. It felt right to bring flowers from our garden rather than purchasing them. We had a lovely moment remembering those we hold dear who have gone on before us. We did some other Memorial Day things like hamburgers and hot dogs. There was no Indianapolis 500 race this year and little pageantry that we normally would have watched on TV. We brought some flowers to add to our planting. We wore our face masks to set a good example and to protect others. I admit to being a bit shocked at pictures of crowed beaches and mass gatherings of people largely without masks or social distancing. I hope we and they do not live to regret such action. It is my instinct and inclination to protect people. So I am motivated to be cautious when there is danger, especially to people I care about. It certainly has been a unique Memorial Day in my limited experience. With all the changes this year has brought, I am thankful for the memories of those who I have loved. That much never changes.