We certainly had a great time at Mike and Lynn's yesterday, a grand gathering of family that started at a noon and went late into the night. Today, we'll have more. Life's good.And, while we have the chances to gather with family, to exchange notes and calls with friends, to have the fun of giving and receiving, there are folks who are working this holiday weekend. Those who keep the lights on, the water running to and from our houses, the streets safe, the sick and frail cared for, the Internet alive and robust, the movies and restaurants open for those who don't or can't celebrate Christmas, they're working today. The folks in harm's way here and abroad, doing our work so we can play, they're working today. They might not feel it to be a special honor to be working today, but we're so ever grateful. If you see them, thank them. If you don't see them, thank them all the more.
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Karl, well said. Years ago, I started noticing all the people who do work on this holiday and on so many others. They work in commercial establishments and in public safety. Even my sadly incompetent newspaper delivery guy will be working today, as will many of his colleagues.
Yesterday, in the e-room, we saw a lot of caretakers, many of whom had direct contact with RP. They all asked if he finished wrapping his presents, while I was busy thanking each one for being there.
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