The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,

I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.

My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,

My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,

Transforming the yard to a winter delight.





The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,

Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

My eyelids were heavy, my breathing… Continue

This is pretty cool. I wrote my own message and sent a card.

> Subject: Xerox is doing it again this year. Good for them!

> XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL



If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank

you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is

currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services. How… Continue

Check Veterans Day 11/11/09 at the Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery . I don't know whether the National Anthem is being played, or the Flag is going by, or WHAT, but EVERYBODY in the picture is either saluting or has his hand over the HEART.

All except ONE.

Guess who.

I do not make this stuff up!



And Then China...BO Bows agian…

Continue

Army Orders Probe at Arlington National Cemetery, Releases Investigation Findings





Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that he has ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington National Cemetery.







“This is the place where valor rests, a place of reverence and respect for all Americans,” McHugh said after signing an order directing the Army’s Inspector General… Continue

STAND BY -- SOLDIERS' ANGELS STANDING BY FOR FT. HOOD-- what we are focusing on RIGHT NOW is collecting cards and NEW stuffed animals for the families and children. WE WILL FOCUS on the HOLIDAY OUTREACH as a major push. Please contact ShelleMichaels@SoldiersAngels.org for more or check www.SoldiersAngels.org.