For many people, Memorial day is simply a vacation day, a paid holiday, a long weekend. The day is typically spent relaxing, having a cook-out, and spending time with family. 

      I hated my father! He demanded perfection in everything! I rebelled as a teenager and was kicked out of the house in October of my senior year. He said, “If you’re going to live in my house, you will live by my rules!” No way!!! I managed to graduate. Paid $100 a ...