A Day to Remember

WAFFLES:  What are you doing up there, Boss? Did Glogirly forget to put away our food? 

KATIE:  No, Waffles. I'm just thinking about what today means.

WAFFLES:  It's Monday, Boss. That means....well, it's Monday. And tomorrow is Tuesday–

KATIE:  It's Memorial Day, Waffles. 

WAFFLES:  So it's not Monday? 

KATIE:  Well, technically it is Monday. But it's also Memorial Day. 

WAFFLES:  Oh, you mean like parties and barbecues and FRIED CHICKEN Memorial Day!

KATIE:  It's much more than that, Waffles. 

WAFFLES:  More than fried chicken? Are you sure???

KATIE:  It's a day of remembrance, Waffles. To honor and thank those we've loved and those we've lost.

WAFFLES:  Don't worry, Boss. I'm not lost. I'm right here. 

Memorial Day Gratitude
We're pausing this Memorial Day to remember the people we love and say thank you. Friends, family, teachers, soldiers...some we've known our whole lives. They've touched our hearts and helped shape who we are. Some remain anonymous, having given so much, so selflessly, for this beautiful country we call home.

For us, Memorial Day serves as a reminder to honor those who we miss as well as those who continue to inspire us and love us unconditionally.

Because it Does the Heart Good to Say Thanks

We're pausing this Memorial Day to remember the people we love and say thank you. Friends, family, teachers, soldiers... some we've known our whole lives. They've touched our hearts and helped shape who we are.  Some remain nameless and anonymous, having given so much, so selflessly, for this beautiful place we call home.

From Glogirly 

To her Dad,

"Thank you for showing me the good and joy in everything and everyone. And thank you for teaching me the power of optimism. You will always be my hero."

~ Glogirly

To her Mom,

"Thank you for inspiring me to study hard, dream big and love unconditionally. And thank you for showing me how the simplest of things can create the biggest of joys."

~ Glogirly

From Katie

To Gloman,

"Thank you for rescuing me, loving me and truly understanding me. ...and for our private cuddles safe out of Waffles' reach."

~ Katie

From Waffles

To Glogirly,

"Thanks for choosing me to be your special small man. And thank you for letting me get away with just about anything because I'm so cute. And handsome. Definitely handsome."

~ Waffles

From All of us at the Townhouse

To Our Friends & Readers,

"Thank you for smiling, giggling and sharing our lives with us. You mean more to us than you will ever know."

~ Glogirly, Gloman, Katie & Waffles

Because it Does the Heart Good to Say Thank You

We're pausing this Memorial Day to remember the people we love and say thank you. Friends, family, teachers, soldiers... some we've known our whole lives. They've touched our hearts and helped shape who we are.  Some remain nameless and anonnymous, having given so much, so selflessly, for this beautiful place we call home.

From Glogirly 

To her Dad,

"Thank you for showing me the good and joy in everything and everyone. And thank you for teaching me the power of optimism. You will always be my hero."

~ Glogirly

To her Mom,

"Thank you for inspiring me to study hard, dream big and love unconditionally. And thank you for showing me how the simplest of things can create the biggest of joys."

~ Glogirly

From Katie

To Gloman,

"Thank you for rescuing me, loving me and truly understanding me. ...and for our private cuddles safe out of Waffles' reach."

~ Katie

From Waffles

To Glogirly,

"Thanks for choosing me to be your special small man. And thank you for letting me get away with just about anything because I'm so cute. And handsome. Definitely handsome."

~ Waffles

From All of us at the Townhouse

To Our Friends & Readers,

"Thank you for smiling, giggling and sharing our lives with us. You mean more to us than you will ever know."

~ Glogirly, Gloman, Katie & Waffles

Another Mother

A story of love. Lost & found.

On this special day of remembrance, we invite you read a true story of love, tenacity and discovery – Glogirly's work-in-progress memoir of her search for where she came from and the courageous young woman who loved her enough to let her go.

Read Another Mother

Happy Memorial Day From Katie & Waffles

Um, hi everybuddy. Waffles Too here.

The Boss put me in charge Me Oriole Day.  I had no idea there was a whole holiday devoted to an orange bird. Or that there would be a cool hat for it. But I'M orange, so it makes sense that I get to be in charge of me oriole.

KATIE:  *heavy sigh* Waffles, Waffles, Waffles.

WAFFLES TOO: Um. Boss, Boss, Boss?

KATIE: Waffles, today is MEMORIAL Day. It's a very special day devoted to remembering and honoring our loved ones. Especially those that have served in the military. Did you not READ yesterday's SPECIAL BLOG POST???

WAFFLES TOO: Um. I looked at the pictures. Does that count?

KATIE: Waffles, take off your bird hat and wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day.

WAFFLES TOO:  Um, ok. Happy Me Oriole Day everyone. Please join me and the Boss in remembering the people and cats...Um Boss? Dogs too?

KATIE:  Yes, Waffles. Dogs too.

WAFFLES TOO: Help us remember the people, cats, dogs and everyone that we have loved and lost.

KATIE:  And a very special thank you to the service men, women and animals who've dedicated their lives to protecting us.

Kitty Love For Our US Marines ♥

Katie, "Is He Home Yet?"

Hi everyone, Katie here.

It's Memorial Day weekend here in the US. The actual holiday is observed tomorrow, but all over the United States, our thoughts turn to three-day-weekends, barbecues and wand toys. ...ok, we were already thinking of wand toys long ago. We also remember those that have served and continue to serve our country. Those that through their actions, commitment and loyalty, preserve and protect our freedom. A freedom that's so intangible, we almost forget about it.

Looking Up To My US Marine

Here at the Townhouse, our thoughts turn to two very special veterans. Each served their country as a US Marine.

And although they served decades apart, their strength of character and selfless compassion makes them brothers.

Glogirly's dad served in the Pacific Theatre of WWII. He fought on the islands of Saipan, Tinian and eventually Iwo Jima. He didn't talk much about what he saw, what had to be done. But he was proud. He was a man of true character. Strong. He was also a man of compassion. He was, and will always be, Glogirly's hero.

Gabe, Glogirly's stepson, recently returned home from his four year tour of duty in the US Marines. Gabe's dedication and commitment are something we are all so very proud of.

When he graduated from Basic Training, at the same Marine Corp Recruit Depot in San Diego that Glogirly's dad trained at some 70 years ago, he told Glogirly how much he admired the men like her dad. He said they were the real deal, the true heros. That brought a tear or two to her eyes. And an admiration for Gabe that will never falter. Semper Fi.

Kisses for my US Marine

Oh, and did we mention he loves cats?

left: Gabe  

right: Glogirly's Dad  

lower: Gabe & Waffles

Black & White Sunday

We're participating in the Black & White Sunday Blog Hop hosted by My Life In Blog Years.

In Memoriam

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