I flipped the page of my office calendar from April to May a few days ago. (Yes, I know I’m a little—three weeks!?!?!—behind.) Small print in the square marked “31” called to my attention that next Monday is Memorial Day. Already? (Sigh.)
As the holiday’s name strongly suggests, it’s a day for remembering. Reminiscing. Looking back. And so as I returned to my computer, I thought about how my family…