I hope that everyone is having a happy and safe Memorial Day. When I was growing up, I was proud to march in my local parade each year--with the Girl Scouts in the earlier grades and with the band from 5th grade to my senior year of high school. I would like to remind you all that this day means more than a day at the beach or a sale at [insert name of store here]. It's self-explanatory in today's cryptoquote by Congressman Doc Hastings (1941- ):"The spirit of this day has not changed. It remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy."
FYI, I just read that Hastings was recently hospitalized. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
The theme of today's puzzle is called "Powerless." Doesn't sound too empowering, but these are the theme answers:
20A: Soda-fountain order: ROOT BEER FLOAT. This delicious drink is also known as a black cow or a brown cow. Here is the link to a root-beer float recipe by the one and only Bobby Flay: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/root-beer-floats-recipe/index.html.
37A: "Understand?": DO YOU GET MY DRIFT?
50A: Eastern seashore: ATLANTIC COAST. I bet many of you are at the beach along the Atlantic Ocean today! Although many of our beaches are beautiful, I've never been much of a beach person. When it's super hot, I feel like I'm in a sweat pit. Then there's the sand that gets all over you. I much prefer a cool afternoon at a museum or a movie.
We had a great time at my friend Debbie's barbecue yesterday. The food and company were great, and we had a lot of laughs as usual. It's funny that I wasn't close to anyone in the group back in the day, but we've all become very close over the last year and a half!
We're chilling out today and trying to stay cool in the 90-degree heat.
I will be back later with the Sunday puzzle solutions (I'm slightly behind).
Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
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