Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to make sure the nation has a chance to publicly show appreciation for those in the military.
I have been so busy being a parent, running errands, working hard, studying for my exams, paying bills, and worrying about this, that and the other, that I have truly forgotten what it feels like to hang out, make new friends and just relax and enjoy being alive.
Yakima Juneteenth 2018 highlights (for me) included eating the best gumbo I think I've ever had, running into an old friend I hadn't seen in 8 years, making new friends and watching my 7-year old daughter win her first-ever pageant.
If you are able to come down to the MLK Day Peace March in downtown Yakima, here's what you need to know about what time the march begins, where to park, and planned activities after the march.