Today is the day to give thanks and to honor to all those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Without them, you would have had a very different life. It always amazes me how men (and women) step up in the face of adversity and death and put their lives on the line without even thinking about it. For those that do make it home, many are forgotten or ignored by society when what we should be doing is showing them gratitude and going out of our way to make sure they’re alright. It’s a fact that a high percentage of the homeless are veterans. I know it’s not Veterans Day today but many of those turn to suicide due to lack of care, which can and should be prevented. In any case, today is a day to remember all those that gave so you could live!
We’re having a bbq with friends and some of the kids friends. I’m firing up the smoker in a couple hours after a trip to the gym. Last Friday I was stung by a wasp and man does it itch. I have a big red circle on the inside of my bicep where the thing got me. Hard to believe such a little animal could have such a big bite. At least I now know I’m not one that’ll have a severe allergic reaction.
James finished a show in Boston around midnight last night and headed straight to his plane and landed about 3am here. I texted him and told him “I won’t be picking you up”, ha. Melanie had to go out of town for work this morning so Marty will come over too. We’ve had good rain the past few days. Lori and I said glad we didn’t go camping as this would have been a weekend where you just stayed in your tent.
Time to get going, make it a great day. Too bad you are not closer as we’ll be eating good this afternoon. Lori made cheesecake yesterday too! God Bless.