The news of the day...

 isn't the DC weather folks, no, no, no!  The news of the day is that my brother has safely left Afghanistan for the second and final time. He is on his way home to his wife and three children who have been missing him dearly.

This is as good a day as they come. 

Many blessings to all the soldiers and civilians all over the world that are in harms way. 

May peace be without a border.