Mayor's Blog
“Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses.”
Alphonse Karr, French author
It’s human nature to complain rather than give praise. Traditionally, gossip spreads much faster than the Gospel and none of us are immune. For example, recently I had an elective medical procedure to alleviate a condition that’s bothered me for years. Yet, within 24 hours, I found myself expressing disappointment for having to temporarily wear a sling!
We really do need Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving remains a nationally-treasured holiday…not because it’s a precursor to the holiday shopping season…not because of parades and football…but because of the simplicity of its two basic tenets: Food and fellowship.
The opportunity to share a meal with another opens the door to conversation and talking leads to understanding. Thanksgiving enriches us through human outreach, community meals and gatherings of all kinds of “families”.
I wish to thank employees of the city for the work they do, especially for those working on holidays on our behalf. And to the citizens of Jasper, we are grateful to be your hometown.
Blessings,
Mayor Terry Seitz
