And now, for our next "lesser" holiday...

...it's Veteran's Day. Mind you, I don't mean to slight the holiday with that "lesser" tag, but what was intended to be a "thank you" to those who defended our country, sometimes against real threats, well... now, you're in a fortunate minority if you get the (observed) day off. Beyond that, it's become little more than a marketing opportunity for retailers... and even that's getting brushed aside in the rush to start the Christmas Shopping Season. Depressing, disturbing, disgusting... I'm not sure which one wins out here, but, on the whole, it ain't good.