I'm basically retired, proofreading and copy editing for a select group of authors which I do at home. I considered things to do once retired, golf, tennis, bowling, car collecting, philately, numismatics and others. All require large investments and large ongoing expenditures. Then I came upon the perfect retirement activity. I thank military and first responders for what they do to protect and help others.
A box of 500 cards with appropriate text to recognize and thank those men and women cost next to nothing. Keeping several in my pocket is easier than rolling a strike. Any time I see someone in uniform or wearing a veteran's cap I thank them for their service and give them a card. Sometimes I get a nice visit out of it. So far I've never been poked in the nose for acknowledging them and what they've done or are doing. My favorite is WWII veterans although it is extremely rare to meet them. I have met a few since starting this a decade ago, including one MOH recipient. Then Korea, also very rare, and Vietnam, not as rare although due to Agent Orange and other things we are losing them prematurely.
A few belittled my other comments about appreciating law enforcement. I anticipate the same here and frankly that makes me more determined to continue on both fronts. If you see a service member, active or retired, and thank them you almost always get a good handshake and maybe a smile. And if you are really lucky you get a nice visit also.
A box of 500 cards with appropriate text to recognize and thank those men and women cost next to nothing. Keeping several in my pocket is easier than rolling a strike. Any time I see someone in uniform or wearing a veteran's cap I thank them for their service and give them a card. Sometimes I get a nice visit out of it. So far I've never been poked in the nose for acknowledging them and what they've done or are doing. My favorite is WWII veterans although it is extremely rare to meet them. I have met a few since starting this a decade ago, including one MOH recipient. Then Korea, also very rare, and Vietnam, not as rare although due to Agent Orange and other things we are losing them prematurely.
A few belittled my other comments about appreciating law enforcement. I anticipate the same here and frankly that makes me more determined to continue on both fronts. If you see a service member, active or retired, and thank them you almost always get a good handshake and maybe a smile. And if you are really lucky you get a nice visit also.
