Views of the Neighborhood – Day Before Memorial Day

~ John W. Howell

Since this is Memorial Day weekend, I thought it would be nice to have a leisurely time contemplating what Memorial day means. The day has been set aside to remember those who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedom that is an integral part of ours.

We are going to keep the brunch simple today in keeping with the spirit of the weekend. One of our freedoms is to choose food that will taste great but not be the best for us.  We are being catered by the Magnolia Pancake Haus in San Antonio, TX. Our guest is the late Marvin Gaye.

Omelets All served with potatoes or pancakes

BACON & CHEDDAR
Our Famous Applewood Smoked Bacon and Aged
Cheddar Cheese Make for The Perfect Breakfast

BODEGA BAY OMELET
A trip to the Sonoma Coast inspired this Haus original.
Wild baby arugula, applewood smoked bacon, and goat cheese fill this three-egg delight. Topped with a ribbon of crème Fraiche

OMELET MONTERREY
A Magnolia Original. Roasted Chicken and Jack Cheese Inside.
Topped with Our Haus-Made Mild Salsa Verde and Crème Fraiche

SARKI’S SPECIAL
Direct from Our Favorite Chicago Hole-In-The-Wall Breakfast Joint! Spinach, Kalamata Olives, Mushrooms, Onions and Feta Cheese,
Topped with A Dollop of Crème Fraiche

HAM & CHEESE
Pit-Smoked Ham and Your Choice of Cheese

SPINACH & MUSHROOM
Baby Spinach and Fresh Mushrooms with Your Choice of Cheese

JOE’S EGGS
The Original San Francisco Treat! Spinach, Italian Sausage, Onions, and Mushrooms, Prepared Fritatta Style. Topped with
Monterey Jack Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

SHRIMP & AVOCADO
Shrimp and Fresh-Sliced Avocado Fill This Three-Egg Treat.
It Is Topped with Jack Cheese and Served with Our Homemade Salsa

JAMBALAYA OMELET
A Steamer’s Café Classic and Mr. Pancake’s Favorite Breakfast!!
Chicken and Sausage Accented Creole Jambalaya with Jack Cheese in
a Fluffy Threeegger. Topped with Our Mild Creole Sauce

Picture of an old time school bus

So let’s go.

We have newborn deer in Lakeway, so there are reminders out to slow down.

A shot of some of the flags lining the major streets. The city has lines all the public roads with flags.

A peaceful waterfall to think about those who are gone.

A larger waterfall that reminds us of freedom’s price.

More of the flags honoring those who gave their lives.

Another shot of the flags. There are so many miles of flags that it is impossible to show them all.

The Spirit of Freedom has flags as well.

The flags are at half staff in remembrance of those murdered in San Jose.

Flag-lined walkway.

A reminder of what Memorial Day really means.

A private display of gratitude.

I hope you will all keep the spirit of Memorial Day alive. Here is Marvin Gaye singing the National Anthem.

80 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Day Before Memorial Day”

  3. “Freedom is not free” captures the day, doesn’t it. Thank you, John, for the photos, National Anthem, and remembrance. We all need to pause more and give thanks. 💜

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  5. Wonderful to see such a patriotic community, John! It gives me faith for the future.
    As far as brunch… once again you gave me too many choices – I have to think on it.

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  8. I’ve often been thinking of putting signs out to make drivers slow down because there are fawns about, but I think it’s useless. They come down the hill from outside the city limits and are sometimes still going 50 when they pass our property, instead of the legal 30. And likewise they speed up way before they leave the city limits. Sometimes the local police catch one, but way too rarely. I wish we had speed traps here like in Germany.
    Have a great Sunday, John,
    Pit

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  9. We also have baby deer here in Indiana. We had one jump across the road in front of us yesterday. I love catching your neighborhood adventures. Your food list makes me hungry. Have a fantastic drive.

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  11. A fantastic ride through the heart of who we are and what it’s all about, Sheriff.

    Blessings, peace and gratitude to those who have served and are currently serving.

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  12. Nice to see that people across the country have not forgotten what this weekend is all about. I wondered after the comments from our Pres and VP: “Have a nice weekend.”
    My gratitude to all who ever served.

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  13. “Never forget” seems an appropriate thought for Memorial Day. And Lakeway has certainly brought out a LOT of Flags! I can’t help grinning over the baby fawn sign though — wonder what Monkey would think if he saw a baby deer?!?

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  14. Beautiful flag displays, John. Great waterfall to remember by. Thanks for the tour and great food!

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  22. The National Anthem never fails to deliver goose bumps and often reduces me to tears. One of a handful of songs that can do that time and again.

    Beautiful post, John.

    And I’ll have the spinach and mushroom omelette, thank you! 🙂

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  28. Thank you for this poignant tour, John. In 1969 I was dating a boy … Nick Gonzales. We figured to get married when he returned from Vietnam. Only trouble was … he didn’t return. I quietly honour those who gave their lives in service to this country. I don’t display flags or shoot off fireworks, but in my own way I thank them all for making the ultimate sacrifice. Oh, and I’ll keep it simple with the bacon & cheddar omelet, por favor!

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  31. Thanks for the wonderful photos, the great menus, and the respect shown for those who gave their lives for our freedom. All the best to you, John.

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  36. That’s lovely that the city lines the streets with flags, John. It’s a beautiful and solemn way to remind people of the cost of war as they go about their days. Thanks for sharing.

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