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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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Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 Posted in Those Who Volunteered | No Comments »
Emotionally, I'm drained. Instead of reading my babbling, today you get to view a list of links and reasons why I think you should click on them... CRFA 580 (Talk Radio ... Read more..Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 Posted in Friends & Family | 1 Comment »
"There's nothing we can do." When I hear those words from the mouth of a customer service representative, sales agent, or government employee, they make my blood boil. The instinct to ... Read more..Tuesday, September 19th, 2006 Posted in Lighter Side | 2 Comments »
Somedays I just can't help myself. I found this online, and having little else to amuse my mind, decided to give it a whirl. It should come as no surprise ... Read more..Sunday, September 17th, 2006 Posted in Where No Flan Has Gone Before | 1 Comment »
I was over at Dust my Broom (surprise, surprise) where Shere Khan is leading a discussion about conscription. It's an interesting post and recommended reading. However today, for once, I'm ... Read more..Saturday, September 16th, 2006 Posted in Random Burbling | 1 Comment »
The sky is the most amazing shade of blue this morning. Once you factor in the colours of the changing leaves, the visual is stunning. If I can, I'll try ... Read more..