Front Porch Fighter: Days of Remembrance

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Days of Remembrance

This week marks the Holocaust Days of Remembrance, with today being the actual day of remembrance of The Holocaust.

Take some time with me this week to remember the atrocities committed during this time and the effect they had on the world.

The stories of horror, suffering and sadness are vast beyond what I could try to communicate, but I will try to share a few this week that remind us of what people went through and the evil that was wrought upon them.

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.