The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month marked the official end of World War II. In recognition, next Saturday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day. I hope you’ll spend at least a moment or two reflecting on the fact that you’re living in one of the most wonderful places on the planet, in relative freedom and safety because of men and women in uniform having spent (and are still spending) time in places that weren’t necessarily so wonderful, often not free and almost always not safe for them.
Reflecting is good, and acting is even better. Coushatti Trace Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is once again supporting Wreaths Across America with the goal that every veteran buried in the Houston National Cemetery gets a wreath during the holiday season. With over 110,000 men and women laid to rest there, that’s a lofty goal and only possible because folks, like you, support them with donations. The cost of each wreath is $17.00 and you can purchase online until November 27th at https://waahouston.salsalabs.org/2023/p/coushattitracensdar/index.html. Questions? Kay Pontious is your go-to source of all knowledge so email her – pontious82@aol.com.
And, Semper Fi. The day before Veteran’s Day, November 10th, is the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. So sometime next week, make it a point to shake the hand of a veteran and thank them for their service. While you’re at it, try to imagine what your life would be like today were it not for them and those who came before them. Ponder that thought. You might even want to give them a hug. “Service” to our community and our country is a noble act whether wielding a gavel or a rifle but, truth told, you don’t have to wield either. Simply offering your time and energy to others makes the world a better place.
One way I try to “give back” is by frying turkeys for friends and neighbors on Thanksgiving Day. After all, the peanut oil costs $75 to fry one $20 turkey so why wouldn’t I fry bunches? It’s become somewhat of a tradition that on Thanksgiving Day I’ll be in my driveway with my oil bubbling and ready for the first bird to be dunked by around 9 AM. It takes 45-50 minutes to cook a 12-15 pound so each bird takes about an hour per cooker, and I’ll have two cookers going. The last bird goes in the pool around 3 PM. That time for maybe 14 birds so, if you’d like to be one of the 14 and have me to fry your turkey, reserve your slot now. Just email me or, better yet, call me at (936) 788-3220. It’s first-come, first-served so don’t dally.
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