22 vets take their lives each day. The number has become a rallying cry for advocates trying to call attention to suicide among vets, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Twenty-two, not some vague, rounded-off number. Not 30, not 20.
Today is Veterans Day or Armistice Day. A few in here will say Remembrance Day. Today was a solemn day for this ancient lion. A personal day of my memories of to many of my comrades that I've lost.
Which brings me to a group I've support locally here.
Warhorses For Veterans
They have taught me to understand and simply breathe when my "darkness" comes back to haunt me.
Just popping in to say hi and give a brief update in my sinus saga. The infection is in the root of the tooth next to where the one I had pulled in May was. We thought it was just one infected tooth. Scan now shows this one is infected too. So next Tuesday I will have a root canal and the next day prep for crowns. I also have an antibiotic mouth rinse that my doc prescribed. It never ends. Oh, and I already used my dental benefits for the year. So this is a big chunk of change out of my pocket. 😩 I will keep y’all posted. 🥰
Hopefully this will rectify your ongoing sinus issues Kat.
I'll be in the corner with Butters, giving him some pets before his mama comes to claim him. I've got some modding to do, and it's way more fun with a purry, furry friend. (and I'm still missing my kitty something fierce).
It's early in the afternoon on my side of the world. It's dark, wet, the rain is coming down, what seems like by the gallons, almost never-ending. Today is a day off, and what better way to spend it than being here with my coffee :)
Afternoon Sun Goddess
Heavy rain brings the fireplace as a focus point and if so be it, a lover to enjoy.
Good morning from the sunny beach. It's a little warmer this morning than the last few mornings have been. (66 F instead of 56 F). I'm going a little stir crazy not being able to go to the gym or play pickleball. But maybe I can talk Kevin into a walk today. I am cleared to go back to the gym next Tuesday.
It's a writing/modding kind of day, then heading out with friends this evening to celebrate the Oct/Nov birthdays in the group at Doc Fords.
Tomorrow and Friday are Disney days! Tomorrow is Epcot with friends who are down from Michigan (we meet up every year in November for a day at Epcot - and it always feels like no time has passed since the last time). Then, on Friday, it will be just Kevin and me at Animal Kingdom. Saturday looks like a beach day - 78 F and sunny - so we will enjoy some relaxation after two days of walking our feet off. LOL.
Load me up with a tankard of Coke Zero, Mr. Bearkeep! Writing/modding is thirsty work!
Have a good one, all y'all!
Sounds lovely Kat enjoy your time with your Michigan friends and can’t forget Kevin too
I have to admit those look delicious, it reminds me that I should show off my baking skills, and well, coffee, that's always good lol.
I have been back for about a month after being away for a while. It feels good to be back, and in some ways, it feels like I never left. Navigating around the forums still poses a challenge lol
I hope that you all have an Awesome day 😊
Good Morning from the quiet lands of wheat. Welcome back home btw you have been missed. I've run across a line and thought of you
Well in American football our Patrick Mahomes had his worst ever game as Buffalo continues to "own" the Chiefs in regular season games our year is slowly getting away from us.
Sending a cheeky hug to console Kat's Lions lost yesterday too.
Jane is sleeping in this morning so I'll pinch a couple of Bear's almond croissants for her after she wakes up.
Morning for this ancient lion a tad later than usual being 10:40 am CST
Had a grand time down Wichita way with Jane. It was a experience being her first livestock and horse auction.
Any city folk in here I wholeheartedly recommend getting out of the city and check out a country auction be prepared to keep your hands in your jeans or you'd end up with 16 head of sheep, as Jane said "awwww sweaters with legs!"
😃
We both were cheering on da Jays
but what a game to watch even as the Dodgers secured the win.
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I'll get a tea and bearclaw for Jane
a cup of black for me as I play a couple of songs
Low Rider (original)
War
Sunshine of your Love
Cream
Magic Carpet Ride
Steppenwolf
Gimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones
Yeah everyone is a old song but
whos playing da tunes??
Yeah a anicent lion that's who
Before leaving for America's football
Kimmi and my KC Chiefs go into Buffalo territory and WIN