This morning, like many Canadians, my son and I paused at 11:00 a.m. to observe a moment of silence for Remembrance Day.
It's a simple act, yet it carries so much meaning. It's a time to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who served our country, and to remember those who never came home. The freedoms we enjoy every day were earned at a tremendous cost, and Remembrance Day is an important reminder to never take them for granted.
After taking time to reflect and express gratitude, I turned my attention to The Rusty Rocker. I spent the rest of the day working on Letters from the Road, writing, organizing stories, and designing artwork for future mailings.
I also started preparing for this Saturday's market. There are treasures to tag, displays to organize, signs to print, and boxes to pack. As always, there seems to be more to do than time allows, but it's work I genuinely enjoy.
Days like today remind me how fortunate we are to have the freedom to pursue our passions, build something of our own, and share our stories with others. That freedom exists because generations of Canadians were willing to sacrifice for it.
As I worked today, that gratitude stayed with me.
If you're heading to the market this Saturday, stop by and say hello. I'd love to share some vintage treasures, talk about road trips, and tell you a little more about what's coming next for Letters from the Road.
