VT (for all of my design-obsessed peeps)

imagecourtesyhousebeautiful Peeps, Before we step out of this beautiful entry and into summer, I'd like to remember all the fallen soldiers who fought to ensure our freedom, as well as to pay tribute to our armed forces who are bravely serving in foreign lands.  Whether or not we agree with the decisions for having American troops engaged in warfare overseas, or the purposes, or the desired results, we applaud their efforts and commitment, as well as the families who patiently await their return.  On this Memorial Day, I'd also like to remember the hundreds of thousands of persons who remain behind bars without access to legal counsel or the opportunity to redress past alleged violations;  many are denied the possibility of parole for transgressions which are at best morally, ethically, or legally questionable.  It's no secret that individuals from 'minority' groups account for a disproportionate percentage of the convicted; what's less known is that the...