Memorial Day

“Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” - General Orders No.11, Grand Army of the Republic Headquarters, May 5, 1868

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

While we are enjoying a day off, grilling out, and a cold beer, let us all take a moment to remember those who sacrificed so that we can enjoy this day in peace.

“Louisiana isn’t the only place that has shrimp.”

Unbelievable.

BP so far has shown a great reluctance to accept any blame for the Deepwater Horizon disaster, now BP rep Randy Prescott is quoted as saying “Louisiana isn’t the only place that has shrimp.”

Wow, BP. Nice. After such smooth moves as detaining the oil rig workers until they signed waivers, and trying to prevent the press from covering the spill, you'd think they'd be bending over backwards and kissing some booty.

But no...  they continue to shrug their shoulders and say "Sorry" like they mean it. 

Here's your legacy, BP, here's the reason why I will never spend another dime on anything BP related: Amoco, ARCO, and BP gasolines, as well as am/pm retail outlets and Castrol motor oil.

A young heron sits dying amidst oil splattering underneath mangrove on an island impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Barataria Bay, along the the coast of Louisiana on Sunday, May 23, 2010.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

So BP.... kiss my butt.

My Chains Are Gone

I got my second tattoo yesterday from Kevin Combs at Old Street Tattoo

Rusty chains - chains that kept me prisoned

But my chains are now broken.

I have been set free

Until Lambs Become Lions

Nick, Kelly, and I went and saw Robin Hood Sunday. Good flick, it's basically telling the story of how Robin Longstride became Robin Hood.

When Robin is returning Robert Loxley's sword home to Loxley's father, he sees the phrase "Rise and rise again until lambs become lions." on the hilt of the sword. That phrase led to Robin taking up his father’s cause for justice and freedom. A rallying cry for a mission - to never give up no matter how many tries it takes.

Never give up. Keep fighting. Rise up, mighty warriors.

What are you fighting for?