Not so Wordless Wednesday - The gift of books

My whole life, I have received books as Christmas and birthday gifts.  Since my birthday falls two days after Christmas, a book was a small and thoughtful token and one which I enjoyed leaving under the tree until I could tear it open on my special day.

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Remembrance Day

I have always been very moved by Remembrance Day.  

From stories of war time - including the day to day lives of those on the home front - to cenotaphs and wreaths laid by our vets.  From flybys to the haunting "Last Post" and the moment of silence.  From food stamps, to shortages and chocolate bars at Christmas.  Packages made and sent abroad.  Stories that have become my own

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