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Each year since returning to Canada full-time in 2007, I have counted the poppies I see people wearing from the day the poppy campaign begins until 11am on November 11th. I'd tally up the count, donate 0.10$ per poppy, and send a cheque to a local veterans organization.
It used to be a sizeable donation.
In recent years, I've noticed my poppy count decreasing. I worry sometimes that people have begun to forget the past. I worry that we will soon relive their horrors in our future.
I don't base my donation on poppy counts anymore. And I no longer wait until Remembrance day arrives to make them.
I am changing too. Hopefully, for the better.
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Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Lighter Side, Popularity Contests, Random Burbling | 1 Comment »
After a day off to re-think my fundraising strategy - I'm back. I've decided that my personal goal is to try and reach $880 before anyone else on the team. ... Read more..Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 Posted in Lighter Side, Popularity Contests, Random Burbling | No Comments »
Today marks day two of my involvement with the Movember challenge. My "friends" are offering suggestions for obtaining a moustache. Drawing seems to be the most popular. Followed, oddly enough, ... Read more..Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Lighter Side, Popularity Contests, Random Burbling | No Comments »
Some would say I've yet to meet a charity I didn't like. While that may not be 100% accurate, I do seem to be getting involved in fundraising and volunteer work ... Read more..Sunday, November 1st, 2009 Posted in Learning & Education | No Comments »
Once again I'm enrolled in a class that makes me feel like an idiot. It's like taking Stats class all over again - this time without the math. Oddly enough, ... Read more..