The nature of trivial things

Sometimes we must acknowledge the trivial nature of those things that seem so important.

This one of those times!

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- At least 20 American service personnel were killed in military operations Saturday in one of the deadliest days for U.S. forces since the Iraq war began, and authorities also announced two U.S. combat deaths from the previous day.

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Life, and death, intrude.

Bless them all and I hope our thanks follow them on this long journey. By the ones and twos these folks are giving their all, but sometimes a slap in face is needed. Let's hope it does some good.