It is so much cooler today that I was shivering inside the house and had to put on sweat pants, a long sleeve shirt and socks. Hubby's going to the swim hole himself.

Before hubby left, we were watching some of John McCain's funeral coverage. We stopped part of the way through and will continue when hubby gets back. The coverage is available on video online from a PBS broadcast. Though I am not a Republican, John McCain has always represented good in America. He was a truly great example that has left us during a time when what is seen in politics is often disconcerting or even much worse. So far, the speeches/eulogies are touching and remind me of what such goodness is all about. If only there were many more people like him in terms of core values, kindness, and many other virtues. I'm looking forward to watching President Bush's and Obama's eulogies. The fact that they were asked to speak at his funeral says something very important about unity, understanding, and cooperation despite differences. Though I, personally, didn't vote for one of those presidents, I do feel they are both good people.

I was reflecting on what Senator McCain went through as a POW, his other challenges, and his final illness. It inspires me to be grateful that I, too, am a survivor of types of hardships and that I should go forward with compassion for others, and a sense of humor and a mission, however big or small, to use my learning in as positive of a way as possible. I'll try my best.

Wow! This is my one thousandth post here.