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Fall Chores If there is a legal limit on leaves, we are over it. I’m good with that, actually, since they a) are the source of all that fall beauty there is to rave over b) mulch for basically everything and c) a source of good fun and entertaining workouts.

Good Sunday morning. It’s the first weekend in November and there is lots to do around here! The remodeling hit a snag but we should get at it again soon.

On November 6, these seven men received a Quilt of Valor which is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” This is such a heart-filled service for the Veteran and their families. Martin Banks US Navy, Nathaniel J Brown US Army ARARNG, Carmen Caprio US Marine, James Fountain US ARMY ARARNG, Warren Hill US Army ARARNG, Darryl Treat US Air Force, and SW Treat JR US Air Force US ARMY ARARNG. Thank you all for your service and welcome home guys.

Good Wednesday afternoon to everyone. It is a chilly day after some rain last night and early this morning. It has turned out to be a pretty afternoon. Scott, our grandson visited us Saturday afternoon

Hello from Zack. Hope your week has been a good one.

11 is the day we pause every year to honor the surviving veterans who served the United States in a branch of our armed forces. This year, we have nearly 203,000 military veterans in Arkansas; 51,000 of them served since 9/11; 35,000 served during the Gulf War; 41,000 served during peacetime; 64,000 served during the Vietnam War; and 8,000 served during the Korean conflict.

Before I get to gushing about fall, which is only right, let me give an update on the chickens lest you worry about them cooped up in a coop with no run or door to get there. They now have a nice big chicken run and by maneuvering through the goat fence, managed to take on the boy goats’ pen as well.

On Veterans Day, we take time to reflect on and honor all of those who wore our nation’s uniform. They bravely served our country on battlefields and military installations around the world. These men and women are all too familiar with spending countless hours at work and many nights away from their families. How we treat our veterans defines us as a nation. This patriotic day should renew our commitment that we will always have their backs.