Ed, sounds like your mother and my father were raised by the same people. Like your mother, my dad was a true-blue Democrat (even in a very Republican County). Like your mother, he was not a fan of Eisenhower, even though Dad was 100% pro military (he really thought Stevenson was THE MAN!). My brother once called Ike a few choice names (forget what they were, but I know they weren't good). Dad sat him down and gave him a heck of a lecture on respecting the rank and the title, regardless of personal opinions. He also talked to him about respecting a man for his actions, that personal integrity was far more important than personal wealth. I overheard every word and it has stuck with me my entire life. (Thanks for a reminding me of a great memory!)
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"There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle." Albert Einstein
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