The True Meaning of Memorial Day

The first official Memorial Day was observed on the 30th of May, 1868. Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, gave a general order to place flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

Decoration Day, as it was called back then, was to be a day of unity and reconciliation to honor those who gave their all in what was at that time referred to as the Nation War.

It wasn't until after World War I that the holiday was changed to honor all those who died in war, instead of just the casualties of the Civil War. Even though it has been a federal holiday since 1971, there are still some states that either don't officially participate in the national Memorial Day or that do so in addition to a separate day honoring the Confederate war dead.

The Benefits of Shade Shelters for Schools

Children these days spend a lot of time indoors - most of which is in front of the television or computer. During school hours they are also inside the classroom, unable to experience the world outside. This has become an issue for many schools and nurseries who have chosen to take action in the form of school shelters to create an outdoor learning environment.

Year Round Usage

The British weather is often blamed for the lengthy hours children spend indoors, with days and sometimes even weeks going by when they aren't able to make the most of the fresh air outside. Shade outdoor shelters for schools can be used throughout the year, offering protection from the sun's harmful UV rays and also the rain when things turn a bit gloomy.

A Teacher's Philosophy of Education

Who are you? Where are you going? Is it a noble journey? These questions are posed at all times, in my classroom and out, since that classroom is a training ground for the real world. My purpose is to help equip people to answer these questions for themselves; it is also to fight a daily battle against ignorance and mindlessness, to lead people out of the dark of meaninglessness, purposelessness, drift, and over-indulgence... up a hazardous mountain where there can be gained the truth that makes them free.

My name is Hunter... Lebensjaeger: life-hunter, and Liebensjaeger: love-hunter (in the universal sense). I know who and what I am; I know where I am going; the journey, though one of great risks and pitfalls, is well worth the effort. I work to survive and flourish in a hostile and challenging environment, remaining enthusiastic and energetic ( most of the time). It is my chosen work to teach the individual how to teach himself/herself, to provide an environment in which to help the individual to do good work and widen his range of wholesome options in the present and future.