What I do in my "spare time"
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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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Scribbled down on March 13th, 2007 by she
Posted in It's a Living
I can’t believe how terrifying it is to leave something you’ve known for years. At the same time, it’s exciting and I’m actually getting sleep for more than a few hours at a time! I haven’t slept through the night in years, so this is a big dot deal for me.
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March 13th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about, but if someone…anyone….out there is getting a great night’s sleep, then I say excellent for you and keep on doing what you’re doing!
March 13th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Don’t you just hate it when people are being all cryptic and stuff?
I’ll explain at the end of the week – honest! At least, I hope I’ll be able to explain by Friday…
March 13th, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Sure. We believe you.
Just don’t be too surprised if we keep reloading the front page so much, we bring the server to its knees. We’re a tiny bit obsessive like that 😀
Seriously, whatever it is – I’m sure you’ll do fine! The fact that you’re getting sleep means that some part of your subconscious recognizes that, okay, release one form of stress.
March 13th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Yeah, I’m with the others. Eagerly awaiting Friday, it seems.
March 13th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Well if what ever it is induces a good night of sleep it can’t be a bad thing.
March 13th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I haven’t traveled anywhere as much as you have, but it sometimes hits hard. Especailly after a trip like you had. Sleep is good.