Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/1918, 11:11 a.m., Compiègne Forest

Today, we celebrate both Armistice Day, the end of World War I, and, in America, Veterans Day.

A misquotation George Orwell--but a good one nevertheless--says that

People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Those words are very true, so take a moment today to thank a veteran for the service rendered to you and the entire nation.

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November

...the Gunpowder Treason and Plot!
I see no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent
To blow up the King and Parli'ment.
Three-score barrels of powder below
To prove old England's overthrow;
By God's mercy he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!