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Snagged and tagged from Laughing Wolf at Blackfive. I know you guys never stop thinking about the troops, but the holidays are coming up – most of you remember the holidays with the big green or blue machines;<\/p>\n
The post-holiday blues can be bad enough on those who are healthy, and fully engaged in their normal activities. Stop for a moment and consider what it might be like for a member of the U.S. or Allied forces who find themselves evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s has been like a fire-hose of attention, visits, and more. Then, suddenly, it’s gone. They are alone in a hospital, in a foreign country, and away from friends, family, and normal support networks. Despite the dedicated efforts of staff and volunteers, the blues can hit hard.<\/p>\n
Recognizing that, Gina Elise of the non-profit Pin-Ups for Vets (pinupsforvets.com<\/a>) and Cooking with the Troops (cwtt.org<\/a>) have partnered to create Operation Fight Post Holiday Blues. This special event, timed for mid-January to have maximum effect, will combine a special dinner for a planned 150 people cooked by Guest Chef Ellen Adams (redhotdish.com<\/a>), with hospital and other visits by Gina to help drive the blues away. To aid this effort, the team is being joined by author Michael Z. Williamson (michaelzwilliamson.com<\/a>), who will also do visits, autographs, and give away books.<\/p>\n