11 November 2024
It’s Veterans Day today (tomorrow is the observed day) but I fly my flags today in recognition of those who have served which include my Dad and my brother.
I think this is Dad’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) photo prior to WWII outbreak. In case you can’t find him, he’s in the third row, second from the left.
Dad served under MacArthur in the Pacific and then again in Korea.
My brother Archie was a submariner [sub MARE eh ner] in the Navy and served aboard both diesel and nuclear subs.
When I was faced with being drafted during the Viet Nam conflict, my Dad, who served in two major conflicts, told me if he could go in my place, he would. That’s the sort of man he was. Archie served during the Cold War and Viet Nam when Soviet subs were playing cat a mouse with US subs resulting in highly stressful conditions. Me, I just copied Morse Code in the states.
I can’t believe I forgot to write about my experiences at Cafe Seville. Nancy and Michel highly recommended it and it certainly lived up to expectations. I had one of my favorite fish dishes, yellowtail snapper, and it was delicious.
The restaurant is cozy and warm and the staff are very welcoming. The food is outstanding. We got there a little after 6 pm and by 6:30 the place was filling up. By the time we finished, the place was packed. Yet, we were not hurried from our table. This place is a keeper.
I’m indolent today. I didn’t walk and I very lazily unloaded the dishwasher, reloaded it and finally made my bed. I don’t know if it’s low energy or what but I’ve decided to do nothing until I have to leave for my iron infusion at 2 pm today. Sometimes you just need a break in routine.
I’m thrilled to report that Citizens Property Insurance – the state insurer of last resort – renewed my policy yesterday WITHOUT AN INCREASE! I was going to pay by credit card on their website but they had tacked on a $140 fee for using a credit card. I then filled in the info for it to be taken from my checking account that did not have a fee. The Sun-Sentinel reported today that Citizens is asking for a 14% increase for next year. I’m glad I got locked in early.
I spent at least an hour putting pills in packets for morning and evening doses. That’s about the only thing I hate about getting ready for a trip. Not only do I have to do my usual weekly sorting of pills but an extra week of sorting for the trip. Too many pills!
My niece Ashley is helping her Dad and Tanis out around the house and she was there working yesterday. I got to talk with her and then with Archie. He has an appointment with the VA on Wednesday and Ashley is taking the day off to go with him to the VA. I really appreciate her helping Archie and Tanis.
Since there was no walk today, I didn’t submit you to the punishment of looking at wildflowers.
Stay tuned!
