IWD 101 years International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900′s, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. This day marks a 101 official years of struggles, social change, achievements and innovation engendered by women from every corner [...]
The Olympic ceremony was a spectacle to behold! It enacted a story about Britain’s past and present, full of pomp and ceremony. It was well received by many but confused some. However, as a precursor to ‘the greatest show on Earth’, it served it’s purpose well. 2012 London Olympics – Opening ceremony Isles of Wonder [...]
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee The Queen in Jubilee Year For 60 years she ruled our nation With passion pride and dignity For six decades she served the people And strived to create unity She’s gracious, warm and, oh so regal A leader and the head of state She works,real hard at being the Queen And [...]
Remembrance Day aka known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day and Veterans Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I. This day remembers and honours the soldiers who died in the line of duty. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances [...]
If I should ever leave you whom I love To go along the Silent Way, grieve not, Nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk Of me as if I were beside you there. (I’d come– I’d come, could I but find a way! But would not tears and grief be barriers?) And [...]
