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Last week we had one day of snowfall, EGC. Very unusual for us in Salem, OR. Didn't stick though, and it's warmed up. The day it snowed, I built the first fire of the year, and also burned cinnemon candles! Beginning to have Christmassy thoughts and Thanksgiving not even here yet!

Veterans Day is coming up, though, as SAM pointed out. Lots of vets in my family, and I'm remembering them all, as well as the ones I don't know personally.

There are some good, responsible sites that are taking contributions to make today's troops' Christmas a little cheerier. If anyone makes a list of them, I'll look forward to that.

A few years back, one of the Freepers got an email from a woman who'd become aware of an elderly vet who was out of food and money and really ill. The Freeper sent on her email to others, and donations began to flow in. A Freeper who lived near by, I think, checked the situation out. The old guy was so surprised and grateful for the help, and was put in contact with some social services as well. That was a very good experience. It sometimes seems that our veterans get overlooked after they get home and get old. That's not right. It's better to remember them while they're alive.

It's better to remember them while they're alive.

Amen. That is what Veterans Day is all about, honoring the living veterans.

A great idea is to visit a Veterans hospital or clinic near you. I have a clinic nearby I will take some flowers to on Monday (I expect they will be closed on Tuesday). At least it will brighten up the office for their visits for a few days. A minor gesture of appreciation as I believe we can never do enough.