Our Christmas cactus is beginning to bloom. That is the one that bloomed over and over last year, lasting until after Valentines Day. Our smaller cactus is in full bloom, but in a few days it will be done for the year.
Bob brought home a small orchid yesterday. What a treat during the dreary November days! He also bought a colorful Mexican, decorative wall hanging. It shows the moon saying goodnight to the sun with a kiss, no less. Bob knows how to brighten up any day.
I am lining up interviews for Reveille in Hot Springs. We are in a time bind to save our rural VA hospitals and benefits for our veterans. I have done several interviews, with some more to come, but none of these will gain us national media, which we sorely need. Many residents of Hot Springs are sending copies of the books to friends and relatives throughout the country, hoping that someone, somewhere will notice our battle. It is difficult with so many books and so many battles out there at this time. Whatever we do, we do for our veterans. They deserve to have their voices heard, but will anyone listen before it is too late? We are in the "fly-over-zone" in more ways than one. The two coasts are wrapt up in their issues, but they do get major attention from the press.
So, we are in the bleak November, but we continue fighting and hoping. Sometimes it seems as if that is all we have left..... the fight and holding on to hope, and someone to bring home an orchid and a cheerful, hand-painted plaque.
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