HAPPY THANKSGIVING

"We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." -Thornton Wilder

Happy Veteran's Day

I know not all Veterans have been lucky enough to enjoy this sort of celebration but I think its a hopeful and joyful way to think about today.

And if you're a Veteran and can't find yourself a nurse, perhaps you can find yourself in Bangor Maine. Its not quite as sexy but I think it goes a long way:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/11/03/veterans.maine.troop.greeters/index.html

In case you were wondering, the two people in the picture were total strangers. The sailor is George Mendonsa and the nurse is Edith Cullen Shain. Ms. Shain didn't come forward to identify herself as the pictured nurse for over 30 yrs because "I didn't think it was dignified but times have changed." Oh how they have.