I am a bit perplexed by how Veteran's Day has changed in the last few years. Today I started with the FIRST in modern times Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Northport. It wasn't too big, but was a nice thought. Then it was a FREE carwash at OverFlow. About 1 PM I took granddaughter Hazel and we went first to Texas roadhouse for a coupon for a free meal, then for 10 Wingbites, plus fries and soda for free for veterans. We couldn't eat it all. From here we went to TCBY for a free 6-oz yogurt that was delicious. Then we swung by Krispy Kreme for a free donut and coffee. Our last stop was at Smoothie King where we got a very good 20oz mango-papaya smoothie. Whew, I couldn't eat it all.
And, whereas we enjoyed the feast, the thought was even sweeter. It is always nice to be appreciated, and this seems a massive ramp-up in gratitude. And, that has a message for us all. We all ought to DISPLAY gratitude as deeply and often as we can. Robert Winfield McKenzie said that, "We are closest to G^d when we show gratitude."
Indeed!
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