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Say THANK YOU!! to someone who served. And, perhaps, a moment of silence at 11am..... when the shooting stopped forever..... the first time.
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Thank You, Veterans
".... our Star Spangled Banner yet waves....." " ......purple mountains' majesty....." Say THANK YOU !! to someone who served. And, perhaps, a moment of silence at 11am..... when the shooting stopped forever.......... the first time.
Shopping for The Troops
It's Veteran's Day. I have a nice post I like to share, and I'll do that after we talk about what to send and how to send it. I'm starting backwards, with how to send it. After lots of practice, I realized that it was easier to start with the box and fill it as I collected the items. My house stayed neater, I had a sense of what else might fit, and it forced me to mail it when it was full. I never had a spare bedroom filled with potential goodies.... at least that was the plan, So, to enable you to learn from my mistakes, let me suggest a trip to the post office (or USPS.com and does anyone else wonder why it's not dot gov? ). A Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate Box stacks neatly and travels safely to all parts of the globe, and the USPS gives it to you for free. If you order on-line you get a package of 10.... free.... no charge for shipping. Take it home, tape the bottom securely, and open your mind to the opportunities. ...