Today when you are eating your barbeque or otherwise having a good time on this holiday, stop and take some time to think of the warriors who have fought and died for this country and for the veterans who have served. Drink a toast to our fine men and women in the military past and present. That is all.

This one is from Franky.

Mama Vulture had a problem. Her beloved chick was constantly breaking her heart; getting into trouble. He would stray from the nest, fall in with a bad crowd of other avian ne’er-do-wells, and frequently need to be rescued by his mother, sometimes at great risk to herself. Her only pleasure in life was gathering food to nourish him. He was defiant and unappreciative of her efforts, often squawking and demanding, “Hey, you old buzzard! I’m starving! What’s for supper?” To which she would dutifully reply… (more…)