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Remembrance Day 2017, Parade commences 10:30am Saturday, November 11

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99 years ago, on November 11, the "war to end all wars" ended. The poppies at our local stores have attracted my 4 year old's attention. "What's that?" "They're poppies." "What are they for?" Oh man. How do I explain this? "They're to remember the wars. And all the kids who went to fight in … Continue reading Remembrance Day 2017, Parade commences 10:30am Saturday, November 11

Lest We Forget

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Local creative Brigit Sirota-Goldammer brought our attention to this gorgeous map of Canada by Smithers, BC, artist Jennifer Adomeit, called "Our Home and Native Land." Pair it with the following prayer/mantra/meditation, around 11am today: May all beings be safe. May all beings be happy. May all beings be healthy. May all beings know peace.   … Continue reading Lest We Forget