Thanksgiving Blessings

Yes, there is much wrong on the political scene.

But at my blog, I took a break from politics and posted about what I'm personally thankful for.

On this Thanksgiving Day, let us count our blessings! We all have many blessings, even if life has taken a terrible turn.

VETERANS DAY

Photo of soldiers in the United States Army taken in Afghanistan in 2005 and on display at our local VFW post:


These four soldiers are home now!
The sonnet below was written a few years ago by then tenth-grade homeschool student "A.M."

A Soldier’s Farewell

Belovéd, do not weep for me today,
Nor sigh on the morrow when I depart.
For though I am from thine eyes far away,
My thoughts dwell on thee as the battles start.
Death’s cold embrace might appear a relief
From this hellish battlefield’s roiling sand,
Yet then I dream my death writ on a leaf
And with renewed spirit protect my land.
I shirk not my duty to my country
And will strive to bring liberty to all;
When peace and hope shine through the night ‘round me,
Homeward shall my steps delightedly fall.
For one’s heartstrings in his own country lie
And calls him with more force than battle’s cry.
--Contributed by A.M.
More poetry, some old and some new, for this solemn day

On this Veterans Day 2010, remember to thank a veteran for his service to our nation.

Independence Day 2010

Happy Birthday, America!

One more video, in which a reading of the Declaration of Independence begins around time marker 4:20:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Check out the Carnival of Christmas 2009.

Read various personal observations on the season from around the blogosphere, including an entry by me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

New Year Cheer

At the sound of the tolling midnight bell,
A brand new year will begin.
Let's raise our hopes in a confident toast
To the promise it ushers in.

May your battles be few, your pleasures many,
Your wishes and dreams fulfilled.
May your confidence stand in the face of loss
And give you the strength to rebuild.

May peace of heart fill all your days.
May serenity grace your soul.
May tranquil moments bless your life
and keep your spirit whole.

- Author Unknown
In spite of all the national and world events going on apace, it behooves us to pause, remember that a new year is upon us, and recall how much beauty still abounds:

ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS STORIES ON THE WEB

HERE

Warren also happens to be my blog adminstrator and graphics designer.

Our nation is filled with hard-working people like Warren - people who quietly "do the right thing" and ask for no recognition or bailout.

Need I say that Warren is a staunch conservative?

The left talks about showing compassion. The right shows compassion.

2008 CARNIVAL OF CHRISTMAS

For TAB readers who celebrate Christmas, you might be interested in visiting this site for some celebrate-the-season reading.

For those who celebrate Christmas, may yours be a blessed one, filled with wonderful memories.

RELIAPUNDIT ADDS: WE SCOOPED INSTAPUNDIT WITH THIS! MERRY CHRISTMAS, GLENN!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

Long may she wave!

Angel Voices

Benning created the following video using the background music of Libera, a boys' choir from Great Britain. The choir is also known as "Angel Voices":



For the next few days, I'm going to put aside my watching and worrying. I have Holy Days to celebrate!