Veteranā€™s Day ā€“ Geneseo, IL

Teresa M

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009 11:21PM

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Yesterday I joined my sister, Peggy and my mother for a road trip to Geneseo, IL to visit Peggy’s son Mark and his wife, Kyle and their three children: Connor, Cailin and Carson.

This morning we learned that the city honors its veterans by displaying a flag for every citizen who has served, each flagpole identifying the name of the veteran, the branch of service and the war/wars served in. There were some 657 flags lining the walks of the city park. We noted at least one flag for a veteran of the Civil War.

There is much to admire in this small city of about 6000 citizens, but the above display of respect and honor tells a story all by itself.

My mother, sister and I enjoyed a great day strolling the sidewalks of Geneseo with Cailin and Connor. We also squeezed in some quality time with the newest arrival in the family.

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I said to myself:`Go to bed. Don't dare read the blogs.
Well.
I diso'bed.
I browsed.
I should have obeyed.
James M. Emmerling is on the pot stinking-up the joint? H's more clear than knock knock.
Knock knock. Who hoot?
James M. E. toot a bugle?
James M.E is a cute baby!
He [s] thinks like baby jesu?
He'd change diaper with socks?
Dirty and holy socks he looted.
He's more fun than knock joke.
Who comprehend knock knock?
A knock-up joke makes no sense.
Knock knock. Who is there? JME.
JME says:`I'm on pot to puff pot!
`The knocker ask:`
Ya gonna be at a pot pew forever?
JME responds:`I sit at pot festa!
`
That's how I got here. I followed. Thanks. Those little ones sitting on the love-seat-couch, and the one dribbling on your lap (the newest), bring more joy than knock knock humor. I just those youngest won't hang around with James M. Emmerling. I think I recognized JME on a:`
Most Wanted By The FBI poster in the Post Office. Just Love the youngest. They may end up as:`
Postman/women-of-the-Month.
I Hope they stay out of VFW bars.
I was in DC and had a bowl of Pho.
Nurture those beautiful lil rascals.

Art James

November 12, 2009 01:38 AM

Geneseo used to KICK OUR BUTTS in Speech Team and Reader's Theatre back in the 80s. I'll always have a soft spot for that town.

Verbal Remedy AKA Denise

November 12, 2009 01:45 AM

That's a lovely tribute from a thoughtful town: thanks!

AtHomePilgrim

November 12, 2009 07:25 AM

My grand - nephew Connor and I also found a spot in the park where a time capsule was buried on July 4,1976, to be reopened on July 4, 2076. We calculated that since he was born in 2001, chances are likely he might be around when the capsule is reopened. I agreed to meet him there if I am still around at the age of 123!