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rjohns39 said:
KD, that is exactly the issue with this kid. He's a good kid, but was in diapers when it happened. Like you, I remember Kennedy only because of the adults around me and MLK falls in the same boat. And yes you got the dates right in your second post.

The kid is also lacking in understanding the environment.... He's sitting at a table with four vets. 1 Vietnam era force recon marine, 1 Vietnam era sub repairman, a 28 year army guardsman with time in Bosnia and me. We've all seen things that are beyond belief. He didn't mean any disrespect and was just trying to be funny.

Cap, your a bit older than me... Makes me feel good:lau

Well folks I had my private toast to those who went before me and feel much better. I know it's kind of crazy, but for me it's a bit of a ritual. Both Veterans day and Memorial day I pour out a glass of bourbon and toast those I've lost. I truly hope they are toasting back.
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That's still unfortunate, hopefully you set him straight haha

And awww I'm sorry
 
Blooie said:
Ken was incredible! Our local newspaper owner, who also happens to be a lodge brother and close personal friend, was at all three cemeteries and told me that Ken spoke just as passionately at all three. Then he nudged me and said, "I see "Diane" all through that speech." Well, duh, David - I wrote for your newspaper for how many years? Anyway, the beginning is a little shaky as I tried to find a way to position my hand comfortably so ignore that. Focus, instead, on Ken's heart. Right after Ken's speech, the MC went back to the podium and said, "The biography Ken gave me for his introduction at the beginning of his time up here was pretty short. I asked him why, when he must have a bunch of stories to share. Ken simply said, 'Today it's not about me, it's about them.'" and he waved spread his arms to take in the gravesites.

And THAT, my friends, is the man I married. :love

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Well done! Love a man in uniform!
 
I know today is not at ALL about me obviously and I want to thank everyone who's served and one's who died doing it but UGHHH.

My dad is b****ing because I want my hamburger cooked more.... really???

It's literally like bright red too.....

And I stormed off, which I shouldn't have done, but now I can hear them STILL arguing.... over a freaking hamburger....

They're ridiculous and I'm so stressed out and upset I'm now crying, after the initial anger and throwing stuff phase.

He always gets offended when we say something isn't cooked enough or there's too much pepper on something or whatever, like it's a personal attack, and starts going on about how long it cooked for, etc.... like so? We like ours cooked differently.

It's honestly ridiculous.

Look how red this is too.

Yet he expects me to eat that....

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Sorry, I know this is an absurdly ridiculous post, especially on such a serious day but it just really upsets me how he could be so angry and upset over something so petty....
 
Kelsey, take a step back. Is he the only one upset? Is he the only one expressing his anger? Could there be anyone else who could have handled it a little differently? Could that someone else have said, "Dad, if it's okay I'd like to put this back on for a few minutes. You go ahead and eat, I'll watch it?" You say you threw things all over after stomping out, and you call him ridiculous? You left your parents fighting - after you lit the fuse - and you're angry with them? Maybe he wasn't really griping about you wanting your burger done a little more...maybe he was griping because he was already waiting for your explosion and redirected his tension. Maybe he's so used to nothing he cooks making you happy that he's become super-defensive about any criticism. I'm not saying that's what happened here, I wasn't there. All I can go by is what I read, and many years of experience raising headstrong youngsters. Sometimes I feel like all I do is gently scold you and I hate that, but sometimes it does take an outsider to see things clearly. I can't think of any other reason you'd post all of that if you didn't expect reaction. And you, as far as I can see from your post, need to get your hiney back into the fray, accept your share of the responsibility for a family blowout and your temper tantrum, and cook your own burger.
 
Blooie said:
Kelsey, take a step back. Is he the only one upset? Is he the only one expressing his anger? Could there be anyone else who could have handled it a little differently? Could that someone else have said, "Dad, if it's okay I'd like to put this back on for a few minutes. You go ahead and eat, I'll watch it?" You say you threw things all over after stomping out, and you call him ridiculous? You left your parents fighting - after you lit the fuse - and you're angry with them? Maybe he wasn't really griping about you wanting your burger done a little more...maybe he was griping because he was already waiting for your explosion and redirected his tension. Maybe he's so used to nothing he cooks making you happy that he's become super-defensive about any criticism. I'm not saying that's what happened here, I wasn't there. All I can go by is what I read, and many years of experience raising headstrong youngsters. Sometimes I feel like all I do is gently scold you and I hate that, but sometimes it does take an outsider to see things clearly. I can't think of any other reason you'd post all of that if you didn't expect reaction. And you, as far as I can see from your post, need to get your hiney back into the fray, accept your share of the responsibility for a family blowout and your temper tantrum, and cook your own burger.
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Well said!
 

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