September 11, 2009- Thanks

Well, after a massive (by comparison) post yesterday, I'm still a little light-headed and feeling the effects of the anniversary hangover. Last night I celebrated my one year anniversary as host of trivia night, and before I get into the meat of this post (which will be gamey and sparse), I just wanted to send a thank you to everyone who has come out in the last year to enjoy themselves on Thursday nights at the Hyde Park Brewery. It has been a hell of a lot of fun, and you all have made Thursday nights something to really look forward to. Seriously. No matter how days and weeks have gone, Thursday night never fails to get me amped up to read questions, play music, and enjoy the company of people who are as enthusiastic about the game as I am. So thank you all.

NOW....being in New York, you'd have to be living under a rock to not know that today is, in fact, September 11th. The brave men and women who serve this country and keep it safe deserve your thanks. That's all there is to it. Why it has to wait until today, I don't know. I got weird looks in New York City my last time there for applauding the FDNY trucks as they passed. I figured a random show of appreciation for New York's bravest would be a welcome gesture...and yet there are people who looked as if I had lost my mind. I don't understand this. Look, if you KNOW someone who betters the well-being of this country, whether they are in the military or civil service, let them know you appreciate them...because much like a loved one, you never know when you won't get that chance again. I don't understand why it's only on Memorial Day, or Veterans Day, or 9/11 that we take the time to honor the people who make the ultimate sacrifice for our well-being. Just boggles my mind...that said,

THANK YOU to the brave women and men serving in our armed forces for allowing people like me to keep writing freely. THANK YOU to the civil servants who keep me safe.

Uncle Dee sends his thanks, as well.

So the agenda this weekend will take me into New York City for some sightseeing, a concert, and knocking a few items off of a friend's to-do list. Will be updating early in the week.