LISA DENTON: Happy Veterans Day, Barry. You and I have no military experience, but there are some heroes among us worthy of our respect and gratitude.
BARRY COURTER: Several of my favorite stories and interviews I’ve done have involved veterans. What those guys went through is remarkable. I’ve told you, and I’m sincere, that I don’t think I could make it through Day One of basic training, and I don’t think “chafing” would qualify as an excuse for opting out of jogging on day two.
LISA: Apparently, a lot of restaurants agree with showing respect, because lots of places are offering free meals or discounts to retired and active-duty military personnel today. I compiled a list of 25 places for Sunday’s paper, and a couple more got added online after press time. There’s everything from appetizers to drinks to entrees to desserts on the list of freebies. And if you happen to be at Mission BBQ at noon, you can hear a live performance of the national anthem. That’s something they do every day.
BARRY: I was just talking to a buddy about that. Everybody stands and sings along. I’ve done that to a Beyonce song before, and it was weird for some people, apparently. How can you not sing along to “Single Ladies?”
LISA: I would dearly love to see you attempt the choreography for that song. And the leotard.