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Veterans Day means much to many Americans as we honor our veterans, and the victims, of war. I’m always amazed that so many Americans like my big brother, Brad, volunteer to protect our nation and allies–in spite of the threat of death.
Thankfully, my brother lived to tell about his time serving in Desert Storm. And, an uncle of mine lived to tell of his experiences on the Navy ship that transported Marines to Vietnam. — My grandfather, however, would never talk…..
Oh, the sacrifices we make in life! Parenting, for example, is not for the feeble-hearted, as most will attest. Even during pregnancy, parents stay busy making sacrifices for their coming child. From the time we learn about them into their adult lives, we save, we spend, we decorate, we sweat, we work — and, yes, labor — for the sake of our children. We…..
January is a paradoxical month.
Its arrival is celebrated globally with watch parties broadcast around the world and I’m always happy to see the 16th roll around, because that’s my birthday. Other family birthdays fall around mine as well — all reminders of a fresh start and a new shot at life.
However, there are two other January dates that put a…..
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