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Cinco de Mayo has an Additional Meaning to Me
We all have those days or events in our lives that bring back memories, some pleasant ones and others not so pleasant ones.
For me Cinco de Mayo 49 years ago was the beginning of regular adult employment that would change my life.
To Most of The World
Cinco de Mayo is the date to commemorate the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.
Yes, there are other days like birthdays, marriage, anniversaries, birth of a loved one, parents, siblings and many others. Also included in the list can be those days that are the not so wonderful day. Since we have 365 to pick from and add to that as we grow older, we add different years to quickly multiple events on any one given day.
I recall my father-in-law had the same birthday and someone else I know.
To Me
Cinco de Mayo has an additional meaning because on that day in 1971 was the day for my real first job after high school. It was like the beginning of my adult life. I would have reliable regular income and be able to move out of my parents’ home and take on the full responsibility for where I lived, pay by bills……..
Back in 1971 I was 18 and would be 19 the following month. I accomplished filling out…
