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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1985
Page
5
A reflective memory of Memorial Day traditions shifting with three day weekends. The speaker recalls May 30 as the true date, lilacs and apple blossoms, a hillside cemetery, a geranium and lilac jar, flag ceremonies, parades, bands, and the sorrow and gratitude for ancestors Grampy Granny and Uncle Fred, honoring liberty and sacrifice.
A 93 year old man reflects on family, memory, and American Memorial Day rituals in May. He recalls Papa and Mama, a woodworking shop, music, and a hillside grave plot, with May 30 parades, bands, flags, picnics, and reverent rites shaping the town’s memory.
A reflective piece recounts a mother’s personal journey urging candid sex education at home. It traces her own cloudy lessons from peers and media, then her vow to give truthful guidance to four daughters, culminating in a direct, eye to eye approach. The author cites a Johns Hopkins survey on girls knowledge levels and recalls family dynamics, humor, and imperfect timing.
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