Good morning Gentlemen and Ladies, We all made it to a new year, a new year that is filled with uncertainties, blessings, and yes even some unexpected surprises. No one is immune to unforeseen circumstances. But how we handle these things is what makes the difference. Yesterday I posted that me and my family started off the New Years feeding the homeless and the less fortunate. I posted this not for accolade, or praises, I post this to remind us all that at any given time we could be in the same situation and if this happened I would hope you would expect someone to do the same and show compassion as we did. One of the greatest attributes of a gentleman or a lady, is to show love and compassion for your fellow man. Now, having said that anyone can make a donation and give money. And there is nothing wrong with this. But when you take the time and physically participate in making a difference in the life of another person, there is no other feeling like it. Because not only are you making a difference in that person lives monetarily but you are taking a physical and personal action with that person. Yesterday I was reminded of when me and my grandson were in the car and there was a man at the corner holding a sign and my grandson look at him as we sat at he light and I happen to notice him starring at the man, and I said to my grandson “ it’s not polite to stare”. My grandson said I didn’t mean to stare, I was just wandering is anyone going to help him?” That struck me deep inside and I immediately pulled over and I got out and invited the man to have breakfast with us. The man was thrown back at first, but he was hungry and he accepted the offer. We went to the to the IHOP down the street and the three of us sat and ate and we learned that he was a US Army veteran the same as I. I also found out that he served in the same conflict as I did and just fell on hard times, and rather than resort to on life of crime or to hide his sorrows in drugs and alcohol he stood out there hoping someone would help him.

We ordered new LG washer and dryer machines the other night. Clearly our current dryer got the message and utterly imploded. Brother in law lives a mile away and is more than giving. I am dressed for a day of housework and laundry, or so I thought. I am wearing my most cherished Christmas present, corduroys from Fort Belvedere from my wife. In the process of prepping the laundry, on my first day wearing these most comfortable pants ever, I may have spilled bleach on this. They are treated and hopefully will come out well. Today’s Outfit Shirt - Blue pullover long sleeve heavy cotton shirt from Tommy Bahama. Pants - dark brown corduroy Stancliffe pants from Fort Belvedere. Shoes - Nordstrom open weave sneaker like shoes Socks - Fort Belvedere dark brown on mid blue OTC socks Belt - (hidden) Hanks Belt mid brown suede with a silver buckle

As my son his wife and my wife are at the work out center here at Big Cedar Lodge. And my best buddy’s son and his new bride are down the hall…er um honeymooning😎, I am taking advantage of the quiet to read the new book my wife got me. Have a happy and prosperous 2026 gentlemen.