Happy Veterans' Day

Our day started pretty much like any other. Dahey went to work and Bubba went to school. I had the day off.

I got a lot of things done around the house, made phone calls I've put off, and even went to the doctor for my well woman exam.

And as I was making a coffee this afternoon, I realized that I am so very lucky. I have a house with running water (that's potable, too) and plumbing. Many women and girls can't do laundry, take care of themselves, their families or even chores because they lack those very things.

I also realized that many women today are not allowed out of the house alone, or they're too afraid to go out, because of rules, or worse, living in a bad neighborhood where crime is commonplace or war is at your doorstep, or you're just a woman.

I thank my lucky stars every day that I live in a country so advanced to have basic necessities, because I know it's not the same everywhere. I can get into my car and complete all these errands on my own in relative safety, because there is no war going on in my neck of the woods.

So today I thank our military veterans, men and women, like Dahey, who answered the call to serve Uncle Sam here and abroad, on submarines, PT boats, tanks, destroyers, or Strykers.

I raise my glass to you. May you have much health and happiness, and safe passage in times of trouble. You pay the ultimate sacrifice and I reap benefits I can never repay.

Peace and godspeed.