Maggie's Farm

From Dr. Clouthier:

A Veteran knows things: He knows life is precious, because he’s seen
life cut short. He knows life is strange, because those that should die
live and those who have the most life sometimes die. He knows life is
not easily wrapped up in a box philosophically. He knows that plans
fail. He knows there’s such a thing as luck. A veteran chooses his hard
lessons and walks toward them.

I am grateful for those who volunteer and serve. Their honor, duty
and defense of the weak means I can sit here and type and ponder my
character while they go fortify theirs through tough choices and
action. Thank you to all who give me this luxury.

Ditto, Dr. C.