It is Memorial Day here in the United States – a day to remember those that gave their lives in wars the U.S. participated in. When I was a teenager and part of my high school’s marching band, we marched in the Memorial Day parade through our little town of Perrysburg, Ohio and to the cemetery for a service honoring those that died in service. I can’t say that was my favorite band thing to do. It was often hot. Although after one particularly warm year in our regular wool uniforms, the next year we improvised cooler attire. But ultimately, that experience and the ongoing Viet Nam war with all of its angst, cemented a ritual of taking time for quiet reflection and remembrance on this day.

This week, on the cover of the King Arthur Flour catalog was a recipe for American Flag Pie.

Stars and stripes…

Red, white and blue…

An American Flag pie: in remembrance.

As always, I love seeing these two living together so companionably. Today will be spent with them in peace and quiet and reflection. And Pie :) !!

In grateful remembrance: never forgotten. (Photo from May 2010)