Technically yesterday was Veteran’s Day, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t take a minute today to thank the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. I have thanks in my heart for them every single day. One time, I went up to a vet who was minding his own business at Chik-Fil-A, and thanked him for his service and then I suddenly got all choked up and started crying in his face. I think … he appreciated my motives. I might have been a little pregnant and a lot hormonal at the time. Anyway. Thank a veteran today.
And now, check out this masterpiece of a kitchen makeover from Bethany at This Little Estate. So much win here. She added an island in the middle of that vast stretch of empty space, updated just about every single surface, appliance and fixture, and streamlined that half-wall corner of awkwardness. Which one, you ask?
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8 Comments
Mary Hall
November 13, 2012 at 1:48 AMLindsay, you seriously Crack. Me. Up.
Of course, I can say this, having nearly cried to the manager at Red Robin tonight because I was so grateful they had a gluten-free hamburger bun that tasted like the Real Things. Um, yeah.
Mary Hall
November 13, 2012 at 1:50 AMSandra, I’m howling at laughter over your post. Deer hunters! LOL
Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these Walls
November 13, 2012 at 1:17 AMThat is a great improvement!!
And since you shared your hormonal moment (which I think is sweet and touching, and was surely appreciated) I will tell you what I did Saturday. I always, always, thank any person I see in Military uniform. I had driven down to Arkansas to meet my daughter for lunch. I was running late, she had a table and was waiting. As I hurried to the table, I noticed at the table next to ours was a couple of young men in the familiar camouflage. So of course, I hesitated long enough to thank them for their service. When I sat down, my daughter, trying not to bust out laughing, said “MOM! Those are deer hunters!!!”
Oh, well. My heart was in the right place!!
It's All Connected
November 13, 2012 at 5:45 AMSorry, but your poignant post is completely overshadowed by someone thanking deer hunters! ROFL And, that’s a great kitchen makeover. No, I’m still wiping away tears of laughter! ~ Maureen
Anonymous
November 13, 2012 at 1:47 PMToo funny about the hunters!
Maybe it’s just me but the working triangle feels off with the island in the path to the refrigerator. I love the cabinets and counters, but the layout would bother me.
Anonymous
November 13, 2012 at 2:27 PMlove it. but the fake cabinet doors on the ends instead of just a side keeps drawing my eyes to it.
Anonymous
November 13, 2012 at 2:54 PMscrolling down.. in pic #2 all the way to the right hand side..weird fake doors
Laraine Eddington
November 13, 2012 at 9:55 PMYour flabber is gasted…best line of the week.