I'm enjoying my day off in honor of Martin Luther King... do I know why they made it an official holiday.... sadly no. But I do happen to remember when he died and the funeral... I was almost 8 yrs old and out of school with chickenpox when it happened. The procession was carried on television and was very moving. I've also actually been the the museum in Atlanta. Interesting place to go. Personally, I'm just thankful that we have a day to honor a person who advocated non-violent protest of government and traditions.

I was only 2 years old when Dr. King was assasinated but of course I know who he was and keep his dreams alive in my heart. He was a strong and determined leader following God's word and his heart. It never crossed my mind as to why they made his birthday a government holiday but it took them long enough didn't it? They shouldv'e done this 40 years ago but that's just my opinion. He was a beautiful soul :o)

Yesterday, MLK Day .... I went to pick Bing up from work (it's one of those strange holidays that those of us in the financial industry get to enjoy a day off on) and as I was waiting for him, listening to the radio, I got to hear the entire "I Have a Dream" speech (set to music... I can hear the song but cant' remember the name of it). It was beautiful. I've heard that speech countless times, and yet each time I hear something different and it gives me goosebumps. What an amazing man he was ... and what a legacy he left us.