IrishOboe

It’s so easy for me to be completely out of touch with American news and customs while keeping busy here in Europe but I was reminded that today is Veterans Day and wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has serve in good faith to protect life and promote peace.  I am aware of what a privilege it is to grow up and live in peace.  War is a terrible thing and I cannot pretend to understand when it might be justified and when it does more harm than good.  One can never know what the world would look like if some action or other had not been taken.  Yet I believe there is evil in the world and if all people who tried to do good never lifted a finger in defense of the defenseless the forces of evil within and without humans, individually and communally, would surely overcome the helpless.  Here’s a special thanks to my favorite veteran who faithfully reads my blog.  I love you Grandpa!