Hello, November . . .

I guess you were here last week, too, weren't you, November? I'm still not keeping up real well. I'm so glad you're the month of gratitude. Not only do I really need it, but so many people have stepped up for me to be grateful for. I'm not going to name them because, frankly, that's not why they did it, but they have sure held me up on this walk on a new path.

I don't have much to say today, but Joe DeRozier and I will be sharing a booth at the craft show at the Miami County Fairgrounds today. We both have books to sell, plus he has donuts. I'm sure I could whine about that if I didn't already have glaze around my mouth ... We hope to see you there. Here's the cool poster Kathy Kline made!

To all the Veterans we celebrate (or should) this week, thank you, thank you, thank you. I wish you good health, prosperity, and that you feel the effects of "the thanks of a grateful nation."

Sgt. Duane Flaherty offering Lt. Skyler Wilson his first salute.

Wishing you all a great week. Stay warm and dry. Be nice to somebody.