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OCTOBER 2020 November is such an interesting month. One never knows what the weather will do, so layers is still the daily dress code. We’re starting to eyeball our holiday plans and gift-giving lists, but first, we must pause and remember. I recently read a book, a true story, about a young American fellow, Louie Zamperini, who was an Olympic runner, but ended up serving in WWII. His plane was shot down and he and two colleagues floated on rafts or something close to 40 days (can you imagine!). When they finally made it to land, it turned out to be Japanese-held territory and they immediately became POWs, suffering for almost 2 years under excruciating conditions of detention, forced labour, starvation and torture. It was beyond understanding how any of them survived.
Stories like this give me great pause, as it is so, so far from my experience. I find it hard to wrap my head around the notion that right now, today, there are Canadian soldiers engaged in combat, risking their lives for our freedom and the freedom of people around the world. Whatever our thoughts and beliefs are on war, I think it behooves us all to breathe a prayer or send positive energy and thoughts to those who have served and currently serve in our military. As with so many things in the social media age, Remembrance Day is unable to escape controversy. White poppy… red poppy… no poppy… what’s the right thing? For me, the big issue is how to get those puppies to stay on my coat or shirt! And then, with all the aforementioned layers, to make sure I have enough poppies for each! The truth is that you should follow your own convictions and do what you think best. Sharp Women do that, and we support each other to each follow our personal stances. I hope, that whatever your perspective is, you’ll take some time on November 11th to remember and honour those who serve and have served.
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