My grandfather didn’t like to talk about the war. In fact, I’m not sure I recall a single conversation with him about it. I knew all about his participation, though. My dad made sure of that. I knew he had lied about his age to enlist and turned 19 on the boat leading him to battle overseas. I … [Read more...]
Spending Remembrance Day As A Family
In the crisp November air, my son and I stand side by side. It's Remembrance Day. We have come together to pay our respects to the veterans. His father and I taught him that thank you is a magic word and we came to say it about something that really matters. We are behind a crowd of cadets, watching … [Read more...]
Five Remembrance Day Reads For Families
Written by Kait Fowlie Looking for a way to make Remembrance Day meaningful for kids? Stories can communicate the significance of the 11th in a way that's a little more relatable and engaging than your average elementary school assembly. These 5 reads explain the symbolism of the poppy, the … [Read more...]
We Will Remember
Like many of you today, Will and I attended a Remembrance Day ceremony. We were at Sunnybrook Veteran's Hospital in Toronto where my step-grandfather is a resident. Not only did John serve as a member of the forces, he also painted some incredible landscapes while he was in Europe. Last year, these … [Read more...]
I did it.
Since my post last Tuesday - I had been obsessed with my hair. I spent evenings online looking at photos of all styles.I did the People.com hair finder. I was able to see myself in hairstyles I never would ever dream of sporting:So ridiculous...By Thursday I'd had enough. I called and … [Read more...]
In Flanders Fields
After watching a close friend die on the battlefield during the Second Battle of Ypres, a young medical officer from Guelph, Ontario wrote the following words: In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on rowThat mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still singing, … [Read more...]
Remembering
Welcome to Remembrance Week. I believe that it is critically important for the next generations to understand why it's important. To know what the previous generations did so that they can live the way they do. This February, Mirvish Productions will be presenting the Canadian … [Read more...]
The Toughest Question I Have Ever Been Asked
Last year, I wrote a Remembrance Day post on my personal blog about my maternal grandfather's experience as a soldier in WWII. On a day like today, it's worth another read... or just a read, if you've never seen it before.Go ahead. Take a look. I'll wait here.Ok, welcome … [Read more...]