AM I NEXT? WISHING YOU AND YOURS A MERRY CHRISTMAS 2025

To all my readers…  Merry Christmas!

I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones the very best for the coming Holiday Season.

To everyone else…  

Please accept with no obligation, expressed or implied, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasion and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also wish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2021, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make America great. This is, of course, neither to suggest nor imply that America is necessarily greater than any other country; also, this is not to imply that "America," as noted herein, is the only America in the Western Hemisphere. May these heartfelt wishes be received with equal intensity regardless of distribution of individual wealth, documented carbon footprint, or perceived social privilege among the wishes addressed herein. This wish is made without regard to the race, creed, color, age, physical ability, religious faith, or sexual preference of the wish.

— steve

AM I NEXT? HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2025

Take time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in your life.

With all of the trials and tribulations of the past months, with the rising prices, political chaos, and civil unrest, let us be thankful for what we have and hopeful for the future.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Honoring Our Heroes: A Veterans Day Tribute 2025

Every year on November 11, we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a day to pause, reflect, and express our deepest gratitude to those who have defended our freedoms, often at great personal sacrifice.

From the battlefields of the past to the peacekeeping missions of today, our veterans embody courage, resilience, and dedication. Their service reminds us that the liberties we enjoy were earned through determination, sacrifice, and an unwavering sense of duty. Whether they served in times of war or peace, at home or abroad, every veteran has played a vital role in shaping the story of our nation.

As we honor their service, it’s important to remember that the commitment of our veterans does not end when they hang up their uniforms. Many continue to serve their communities as leaders, mentors, and advocates. This spirit of service inspires all of us to contribute to something greater than ourselves.

On this Veterans Day, let us take time to thank a veteran—through words, gestures, or acts of kindness. Attend a local ceremony, volunteer with a veterans’ organization, or simply reach out to express appreciation. Small acts of gratitude can make a lasting impact.

To every veteran—past, present, and future—we honor you. Your bravery, your sacrifice, and your steadfast love of country will never be forgotten. Today and every day, we salute you for protecting the values and freedoms that define our nation.

Thank you for your service.

-- Steve