As I get ready to watch meaningless (to me) football games, take a nap and cook Thanksgiving dinner for the lovely Diane, the kitties and me, I'd like to say thanks to people who don't get to take the day off, people who give up part or maybe all of the holiday.
Top of the list are the soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who serve our country all over the world, and who are on duty today. We may abhor the job some of them have been sent to do, but we should all thank them for their service.
Then there are the police officers and firefighters who guard us every day. And people who keep buses and trains running, even on holidays. Toll takers who sit in their booths and keep them open for travelers going to and from holiday dinners. Don't forget those in gas stations, making sure that you won't run out, and the people who handle two trucks if you do, or have a breakdown.
Workers in hospitals and nursing homes can't take the day off, either. They deserve our thanks every day, so let's think of them on this one.
Don't forget the people who keep TV and radio on the air, and those who keep ISPs and websites in business; this message wouldn't get to you without them. Newspaper people are working too, getting tomorrow's edition ready.
And remember that there's always news, and reporters have to work every day.
Thousands of restaurants, from fast food to haute cuisine are open today. Their employees give up part of their day to serve dinner to us--and breakfast and supper and snacks, too.
And to all the people I've forgotten, thank you on this Thanksgiving.
Top of the list are the soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen who serve our country all over the world, and who are on duty today. We may abhor the job some of them have been sent to do, but we should all thank them for their service.
Then there are the police officers and firefighters who guard us every day. And people who keep buses and trains running, even on holidays. Toll takers who sit in their booths and keep them open for travelers going to and from holiday dinners. Don't forget those in gas stations, making sure that you won't run out, and the people who handle two trucks if you do, or have a breakdown.
Workers in hospitals and nursing homes can't take the day off, either. They deserve our thanks every day, so let's think of them on this one.
Don't forget the people who keep TV and radio on the air, and those who keep ISPs and websites in business; this message wouldn't get to you without them. Newspaper people are working too, getting tomorrow's edition ready.
And remember that there's always news, and reporters have to work every day.
Thousands of restaurants, from fast food to haute cuisine are open today. Their employees give up part of their day to serve dinner to us--and breakfast and supper and snacks, too.
And to all the people I've forgotten, thank you on this Thanksgiving.
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