Issue 358, November 8, 2026

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,
no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how the
Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”
– George Washington

Defenders of liberty, honor in service, and pride in nation are just three of the qualities that service members possess. Without these defenders of freedom, we could not enjoy the many liberties we have today.

As we honor those who served this week, keep in mind the sacrifices they and their families made to accomplish the goals of serving. It’s not just the service member who makes sacrifices for the nation. So don’t leave it to a single day in November to show your pride in service members, say thank you the next time you see one in the store, at the park, or waiting to get a coffee. Let them know you appreciate them; it will come back to you tenfold.

When was the last time you thanked a service member?

Mark Geil
2026 President

Issue 357, November 1, 2026

“Life starts all over again when it gets
crisp in the fall.”
– F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Wow, where has the year gone?

As we put away our Halloween decorations and bring out the fall and Thanksgiving ones to decorate our spaces, let the air fill with the scents of apple pie or fresh chocolate cookies, or the sounds of football on TV.

Let’s enjoy the cool air and turning leaves, and may these times be filled with family, fun, and laughter.

The season also brings us Jeanne Maron and the tasty wines of “The Gifted Cork.” Join us Wednesday as welcome Jeanne with her wine tasting and challenges our knowledge of wine’s history, regions and make up. Please join us for this fun and tasty event.

Mark Geil
2026 President