Editorial: Our turn to give thanks
Published 12:28 am Thursday, November 22, 2018
- Sgt. Brett Miller, left, plays Taps while members of the Patriot Guard post flags at the 2016 Memorial Day ceremony at the VA National Cemetery. photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post
In lieu of pontificating about gratitude, the editor sent a suggestion to Salisbury Post employees on Wednesday: “Let’s tell readers what we’re thankful for in our area.” Here are our heartfelt responses:
I am thankful that there are enough jobs in this area that my married kids did not have to move away from me to make a living.
— Jon Lakey, photographer
I am thankful for a community that cares. In a time where there is so much adversity and turmoil, this community and its people really do rally around to give and show concern for their neighbors.
— Shavonne Walker, reporter
I’m thankful that our city makes the extra effort to put up American flags on the street poles for Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc. It’s a nice touch.
— Cindy Hesprich, Lifestyles
I am grateful for more dog friendly places to visit like Bella’s Barkery and Precious 9 Memorial Park in Salisbury and Bella’s Bark and Brew in China Grove. I take Jasper to Lowe’s, PetSmart and the local Tractor Supply store. Jasper loves it.
— Susan Baker, Creative Services
As a mom, I’m particularly thankful for the variety of affordable (or free!) opportunities for family-friendly entertainment and recreation in our area: our parks, the Gem Theatre and local farms, just to name a few.
I’m also thankful for a wide selection of local, affordable preschools, with staff members who truly invest in the kids they teach.
— Andie Foley, reporter
I am grateful for the people who make the community, the fantastic folks who live, work, play together and support one another. So many talented, caring people and a rich experience of arts and science — I love my community family!
— Chris Crowell, IT
The older I get, the more I see that it’s the little things that matter most. I am blessed to have too many to name, but I’m most grateful that all of my family is together for Thanksgiving; that we are all healthy, happy, and able to be in one place. Not everyone has that luxury. And I am most thankful for my biggest blessing of getting to be Mom to a really great 9-year-old!
— Karen Hurst, Advertising
I am thankful that this is a newsy community. People connect with and through the Salisbury Post. Thank you for reading the paper.
Happy Thanksgiving
— Elizabeth Cook, editor