December 7 -- A Day For Reflecting and Rejoicing -- Today is a day for all of us Grouches to put aside our grouchiness for at least one day and reflect on that tragic event that took place exactly 8o years ago today at Pearl Harbor where thousands of our Naval personnel were killed as a result of a heinous sneak attack by the Japanese Navy during the waning days of World War II. It is inspiring to see survivors of that dastardly attack gather each year with their fellow livingcomrades at Pearl Harbor to commemmorate the event. Though their numbers have dwindled to a precious few, they still remember and still come to pay their respect to those that perished there. This day is also a day for rejoicing that the long-awaited deadline for enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan closes at midnight tomight. No longer should we continue to be bombarded with those incessant television commercials featuring the wrinkly Jor Namath imploring us to call some toll free number to see if we qualify for free dental coverage or meals and transportation or whether our zip code qualifies us for an increase in our monthly social security check. Hasta la vista, Joe, at least until next year, when it starts all over again. So, my fellow grouchy geezers, won't you join the old gg in refecting and rejoicing on this very special day. gg