"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Visiting Dad at the National Cemetery





Today we visited my dad's grave site, as we do every fourth of July, at the National Cemetery in Covington. He passed away on July 4, 2000. Our visits are the best part of Independence Day for me. I am so glad my dad is where he is now, though I still miss him a lot. It's beautiful, isn't it?

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Anonymous said...

Today we did the same thing we were doing the day your dad went to heaven, having a family bbq at the Knutson's. Your dad was in my thoughts. My dad misses him alot.

July 4, 2007 at 10:55 PM

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