Happy Veterans Day! I think I've mentioned Honor Flight Network on my blog before, but here is the link again if anyone is interested in checking out this non-profit that sends veterans (with a preference to WWII vets first) for free to Washington, D.C., to see the war memorials.
Thank you Granddad, Grandpa, and Papa Grant for serving!
I am so excited that the Tar Heels were chosen to play the Carrier Classic game tonight in San Diego. What an honor. I know the team will represent UNC well tonight. I am so ready for some college basketball!
GO HEELS!
I'm pretty Earth-focused every day, but it's fun to have a day dedicated to loving and serving the Earth. I hope some people choose to continue doing the things they do once a year (coffee in a reusable mug, for example) as often as they can.
I just downloaded a cool app for my iPhone called Locavore. It's normally $2.99, and it tells you what's in season in your state and where you can buy local food and share recipes, but today it's FREE!
Here's also a fun video (made by the talented Russell) from Mother Nature Network to celebrate Earth Day.
This holiday always makes me think of my grandma, Ruth, who (according to my mom) loved playing up her Irish side on March 17. I kind of like to do the same thing. I love the color green and pinching people who don't wear green today... so look out if you see me!
I'm also going to throw in an Oscar Wilde quote since it is Thursday. This feels like something that could be said in Ireland:
"Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."
--Oscar Wilde
Other Irish things I love:
- Music: The Dropkick Murphys (also featured on The Departed soundtrack)
I love Fat Tuesday!
I'm not doing anything to celebrate Mardi Gras... nor have I really ever beyond a fun run last year because a local running store manager was from New Orleans and wanted to host a run around the neighborhood followed by jambalaya and King Cake and Abita (delicious New Orleans beer) and giveaways, so I'll have to pretend I'm doing that again this year.
I just found this recipe for King Cake on Mother Nature Network, but because I'm unprepared, I won't be making it today... but I may do it later for a belated celebration!
