Veterans' Day 2013

Amber Riley--completely inspiring on DWTS

I just told someone that I don't watch "reality" t.v.  I didn't even realize that "Dancing With the Stars" is on, and I have been halfway watching it while doing whatever else needs to be done.  So I guess I lied, because I do watch it, if this counts. I should probably clarify:  I don't watch the shows that chronicle the lives and antics of the rich/badly behaved/pseudo celebrity.  The skill shows, like DWTS and "The Voice" are on my short list of shows to watch if I have time.  I only mention this because I just saw Corbin Bleu, the kid from High School Musical do this incredible jazz routine, a take on and tribute to Bob Fosse.  As a non-dancer (not even close), I find this stuff to be amazing. First of all, how to they remember the steps to two or more dances every week?  How to they keep all body parts in place so they're not slapping each other or stepping on each other's toes?  Why is it so exciting to watch someone else dance?  I mean, I'm holding my breath, so afraid that someone is going to fall down the stairs or trip or slip (those super shiny floors!)  I really wish they would just dance on the dance floor, and skip the grand entrances which require that they come down the stairs, or jump from the platform.  It makes me nervous, and what they do is spectacular enough without the daredevil stuff.  Of course, as with everything, there are exceptions.  This season, Bill Engvall is the exception.  There's nothing exciting or even the least bit pleasurable in watching him struggle to channel coordination and musicality that, in his world, don't exist.  I guess he is known for being funny, so at times, he does accomplish that, but for the most part, it's just pure pain.  As great as Corbin is, Bill is equally awful.  Now, for the truly important news of the day...

I've been posting a lot of pictures of veterans today.  One of my favorites is Richard Overton, our oldest living Vet.  He's 107...he is amazing.  He is still active and his mind is alert.  I'm glad he's had so many years to live the life he missed while serving and protecting us.  He, along with other veterans were honored today:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/richard-overton-honored-by-president-obama-on-veterans-day--96717.html

I'd like to personally thank all of our men and women who have, and continue to, serve and protect.  You guys are great.