DAILY TIP NOV 2 2011

DAILY TIP NOV 2 2011

It may seem like a trivial matter and something you can choose to ignore, walk away and totally forget about. Getting a 'poppy' from a Veteran and giving a donation for it is a huge deal. Not only does it show support for past and current military personnel but it shows your patriotism for your country and appreciation for the freedom given. The monies raised between now and November 11 Veteran's Day (US) Remembrance Day (CAN, UK) go to help Veteran's readjust to life as a civilian. Go to help in housing, food, health care etc. 


Veteran's and current Soldiers don't get the attention they so richly deserve unless it's a national holiday or during the annual Poppy Drive. That is unacceptable in my eyes. We as Canadians (or citizens of your home country), have a duty to honor our Military every day and not just when it is convenient.

Never forget that freedom has a price and it's been 'Written in Blood'

TIP OF THE DAY NOV 1 2011

TIP OF THE DAY NOV 1 2011

Today being 1-11-11 seems like a starting point to begin again. To wipe the slate clean, make new goals and close doors to no where. We are entering a month full of reflection, remorse, remembrance and rhetoric (last one unfortunate due to elections). I encourage everyone to take a moment between now and 11-11-11 to pick one project that would benefit the community you are in and do it. Food bank donation, volunteer somewhere, hold the door for someone. Be a glimmer of hope, a shining star or a just a shoulder. 

On 11-11-11 make a point to Thank a Solider, Hug a Vet and remember that Freedom has a Price and it's been WRITTEN IN BLOOD 

REGRETS....... 'Through The Eyes of A Veteran'

Regrets

Thinking back to days long gone by

Feeling the pain

Enduring the guilt

A memory full of irreparable regrets

There is no cure no magic pill

Carried like a burden on heavy loaded ass

The heart with a gaping wound

Blood filled with drops of regret

Tears stream down into a pool of sorrow

As days turn to years

The mind unable to comprehend the anguish

A cerebral gravestone marks the regrets

No turning back no gateway to the past

Contending with the consequences

Actions and words painful reminders

Regret has its own personal agenda

The way out seems simple enough

A swift cut upon the wrists

A bullet fails in accuracy

Death becomes the final regret

Sher sept 20 2009 ©