Mission Accomplished A couple weeks ago I announced on this blog my buddy Tom Harness and I had launched the #UglyChristmasSuit Fundraiser. Our goal this year, $5,000 for the Honor … Continue Reading Honor Wreaths for Veterans
We’re back Today (if you’re reading on Nov. 27, 2018) is Giving Tuesday. It’s also the official launch of the 2018 Ugly Christmas Suit Guys Fundraiser. Once again I’m teaming … Continue Reading The return of the Ugly Christmas Suit Guys
Honoring Our Veterans One week ago I had the opportunity to document the third Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois trip. For those who don’t know, the Honor Flight provides … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Veterans Honor Flight
Heaven needed a Marine I met John Kiesling shortly after moving to southern Illinois in 2004. I work with Mr. Kiesling’s son Mark but attended church with Mark’s parents. I … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: John Kiesling
Smile! I can’t pinpoint the time period, but I know it’s been in the last few years that I’ve become friends with Jenn Fortune. She’s a photographer here in Carterville … Continue Reading GratiTuesday: Jenn Fortune
Honoring Our Veterans I know I’m a day late on Veterans Day, but I did want to take a chance to express the pride I felt in my small town … Continue Reading How a small town salutes heroes