Memorial Day was called “Decoration Day” back in 1868, as a memorial to those fallen in the Civil War.  Union and Confederate groups celebrated different holidays on different days.  The two came together in the early 20th century as Memorial Day to celebrate those that had died while serving.  Veterans Day, in November, celebrates all veterans that have served and has its origins following World War I, the “Great War.”

Today, as with many holidays, the meaning and origins get lost as most of us look forward to a day off from work and school.  There will be a lot of celebration here in Bishop for the 47th Annual Mules Days that takes over the entire town located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Sherry and I begin our part of the Inyo Council of Arts four-day show in Bishop Park.  We hope you have a great holiday and remember those that have died while serving in our country’s military, “the land of the free and home of the brave.”