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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:54:37 -0800

Ever wonder why poppies are the flower that is used at Remembrance Day - also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the event it commemorates) or Veterans Day. Here you go.

The GreatWar 1914-1918
In Flanders Fields

by John McCrae, May 1915
Poppies (�greatwar.co.uk)

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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Inspiration for the poem -- In Flanders Fields

During the Second Battle of Ypres a Canadian artillery officer, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, was killed on 2 May, 1915 by an exploding shell. He was a friend of the Canadian military doctor Major John McCrae.

John was asked to conduct the burial service owing to the chaplain being called away on duty elsewhere. It is believed that later that evening John began the draft for his famous poem 'In Flanders Fields'.

Beautiful Poem that was written for a friend but in bodies the spirit of all those who have fallen in war.

If you would like to know more about Remembrance Day aka Veterans Day check out this link:
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Remembrance_Day

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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:46:11 -0800

History of Veteran's Day

1918
World War I, then normally referred to simply as The Great War (no one could imagine any war being greater!), ended with the implementation of an armistice [temporary cessation of hostilities in this case until the final peace treaty, the infamous Treaty of Versailles, was signed in 1919] between the Allies and Germany at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918.

1919
November 11: President Wilson proclaims the first Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations" The original concept for the celebration was for the suspension of business for a two minute period beginning at 11 A.M., with the day also marked by parades and public meetings.

1920
On the second anniversary of the armistice, France and the United Kingdom hold ceremonies honoring their unknown dead from the war. In America, at the suggestion of church groups, President Wilson names the Sunday nearest Armistice Day Sunday, on which should be held services in the interest of international peace.

1921
Congress passes legislation approving the establishment of a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. November 11 is chosen for the date of the ceremony. According on October 20, Congress declares November 11, 1921 a legal Federal holiday to honor all those who participated in the war. The ceremony was conducted with great success.

1926
Congress adopts a resolution directing the President to issue an annual proclamation calling on the observance of Armistice Day. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, most states establish November 11 as a legal holiday and at the Federal level, an annual proclamation is issued by the President.

1938
Congress passes legislation on May 13 making November 11 a legal Federal holiday, Armistice Day. The United States has no "actual" national holidays because the states retain the right to designate their own holidays. The Federal government can in fact only designate holidays for Federal employees and for the District of Columbia. But in practice the states almost always follow the Federal lead in designation of holidays.

1941- 1945
1950- 1953
World War II and the Korean War create millions of additional war veterans in addition to those of the First World War already honored by Armistice Day.

1954
On June 1, President Eisenhower signs legislation changing the name of the legal holiday from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day.

1968
Congress passes the Monday Holiday Law which established the fourth Monday in October as the new date for the observance of Veteran's Day. The law is to take effect in 1971.

1971-1975
The Federal observance of Veterans Day is held on the fourth Monday of October. Initially all states follow suit except Mississippi and South Dakota. Other states changed their observances back to November 11 as follows: 1972- Louisiana and Wisconsin; 1974- Kentucky, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, West Virginia; 1975- California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming

1975
Legislation passed to return the Federal observance of Veteran's Day to November 11, based on popular support throughout the nation. Since the change to the fourth Monday in October

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Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:19:23 -0800

I have not been on in awhile and just letting you all know that I am still alive and kicking. And hope to do some posts very soon. Hopefully before we are forced to the New SU version 4....
Take care all and thanks for stopping by and looking in on me.....

Thex

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Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:17:47 -0700

It is almost here!
My favorite day of the year.

~~Halloween~~

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Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:51:15 -0700

The Pope and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were on the same stage in front of a huge crowd.

The Pope said, "Did you know that with just one little wave of MY hand I can make EVERY person in the crowd go crazy with joy? This joy will not be a momentary display like that of your subjects, but will go deep into their hearts, and they will forever speak of this day and rejoice."

Pelosi seriously doubts this, and says, "One little wave of your hand, and all people will rejoice forever?? Show me", she said.

..so the Pope slapped her.

This was sent to me by a friend and I thought it was funny...... If you are a Pelosi fan well you are not going to like it..... Sorry about that.

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:17:48 -0700

For any of my friends who would like to know.... The reason I have not been on lately is my computer is having problems and I have been busy trying to get my stuff all saved before the last and final crash and burn.... :- )

I hope to be back soon but just in case. You all take care, I will try to get this taken care of soon....

Thex

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:23:24 -0700

Holy Crap! ! !
I thought I had written a review for Ms. Lisa and find that I have not....
As anyone can tell from the many...many...many reviews that this is a very unique stumbler who speaks her mind and expresses her feelings very well with the words of a scholar. She is funny, smart, a great MOM, and a good friend. I enjoy visiting her blog and who in the world would not. Stop by and find out what a NacMacFeagle is, while you are there I feel you will find out a whole lot more and want to go back time and time again. I have been friends with Ms. Lisa for almost 4 years now and feel like a real goof ball for just now writing a review. Just goes to show how really Kewl and understanding she is for not writing me off as a friend or coming down here tying me up to a tree pouring honey all over me and letting the bears at me..... Not to give her any ideas..... :- )
Enough of my silliness go and see for yourself. Please tell her Thex sent you.

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:58:04 -0700

Comic Relief

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:42:10 -0700

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:41:36 -0700

Quote of the Day

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.

~~ Thomas Jefferson ~~