THE RED FLANDERS POPPY

The red Flanders’ poppy was first described as a flower of remembrance by Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918), who was Professor of Medicine at McGill University of Canada before World War One. Colonel McCrae had served as a gunner in the Boer War, but went to France in World War One as a medical Officer with the first Canadian Contingent.

At the second battle of Ypres in 1915, when in charge of a small first-aid post, he wrote in pencil on a page torn from his despatch book:

IN FLANDERS’ FIELDS

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

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By Major John McCrae, May 1915

Lest We Forget

If you do, stop by Veggies…

An age-old (and yet to be answered) question and Mr. Cheddar, awaits you!

This haiku poem/photo has been consistently at the top of my stats, for the past couple of weeks. There must be quite a few people out there, waiting for snow. I know I am! We’ve just had a sprinkle and quick meltdown, so far.

 Hope you enjoy the encore!

Here’s the link to the original post, including reader’s comments.

Have you had snow yet? I hope you’ll be sharing the photos.

More Autumn beauty. Can we ever get enough? 

PS: I also have a new post over at Veggies…which includes a recipe for Red Lentil Veggie Soup and some information re: the health benefits of tumeric, one of my favorite spices. Hope you’ll stop by.

“ What better way to tell time than through the body of content.”

This quote was based on a suggestion made by Michelangelo, from the book: The Agony and Ecstasy (author Irving Stone).

A good thought to keep in mind. Especially when frustrated by the rapid passage of time.   Can you relate?

We will not be remembered by what we didn’t accomplish in this lifetime, but rather by what we did. I think having a blog is a very good start or addition to anyone’s personal, creative record of accomplishments.

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I hope you also enjoy another one of my recent Autumn photos. The colors have remained so vivid this year. This pic was taken just a couple of weeks ago. We had snow yesterday but it’s already melted away.

Submitted for this week’s OSI prompt: Elusive.

PS: If you enjoy black and white photography, see the post directly below this one for more:  BW of Autumn.

So often, Autumn is all about color.

I thought it might be interesting to take some time to focus on the shapes and more subtle shadings of Autumn instead, viewing them in black and white.

I hope you enjoy my latest “stroll” through Fall.

PS: On a completely different note, if the cold has reached your area already, you might enjoy this new post over at Veggies….my cooking and craft blog (yes, I am posting there again, albeit not as frequently as here). A new recipe today for: Tangy and Terrific Turtle Bean Soup. Sure to chase away any hunger or chill! 

…evil!

Deep, suffocating fears.

Lingering doubts.

Memories, old and tarnished. Those that serve no purpose.

Our enemies.

Sometimes just:

This day… hour… or moment in time.

Conquer!

hold tight

stand firm

or move beyond.

♥♥♥

Submitted for this week’s OSI prompt: Conquer

“Yellow Rose of Victory” photo © GHH

I thought this was so touching. For someone to take the time and the money to have one of our local park benches inscribed in this way.

A moment to reflect. A time to remember all those people,throughout the world.

Lives, changed forever.

Also submitted for this week’s  OSI prompt: Talisman

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Happy Thanksgiving!

PS: If you are looking for  a wonderful dessert recipe for this weekend , you might enjoy this new post over at Veggie’s: Carrot Cake Revisited…

If you like carrot cake, this recipe will not disappoint!