Veterans Day and Thanksgiving arrive this month, and the state of the nation gives both a somber tone. With the official end of the Afghanistan war in sight, veterans will be welcomed home, but often to a lack of jobs and social services. Veterans deserve thanks but need much more than that. It is a good time to consider supporting Volunteers of America-Massachusetts or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate America’s bounty. This year, too many Americans, including in this neighborhood, are struggling to put food on the table. But Thanksgiving is also a celebration of American optimism and the blessings we all have to count.
At the Gazette, we are fortunate to make a living by serving this community with stories that would otherwise go untold. That is thanks to active readers who keep us on our toes, and local businesses whose advertising supports us.
Thank you.