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The young lady in this photo is a British Sea Cadet.
When I was her age, I was also a Sea Cadet and attended November Remembrance Ceremonies often. :poppy:

There's a song in my heart
Even though its raining
And I'm carrying brightness
And all of the darkness
My heart is heavy
And light
The walls and the woods
And the silver stream
Winding through
Like a thread of joy
Tinkling down
from the miry bog
Two does and their buck
Move over the furze
With a soft glow
Slowly, even their leaps
Are gently flowing
Noiseless whispers
Ah, I've found you
In the scent of the mountains
And the breath of the breeze.

This was done in honor of the 30th anniversary of Hawaiian comic book superhero, PineappleMan. I was asked earlier in the year if I'd be willing to submit something. It was an obvious yes. I've been sitting on this since July, not wanting post it until it had been presented to PineappleMan's creator; Sam Campos. Today, we presented Sam with renditions of his character. Here's mine. It took roughly three and half hours
34x Replay:
youtu.be/fTlNhGgeuUg

team, these dates are flexible. Let's face it: it's been a rough month. We have a crossword, some Buddhism, and a few bits and bobs... but not enough for an issue yet!

CoSo, send us your dreams! Stories, poems, photos, art, comics, essays on mutual aid & survival, how-to columns around nature & crafting... Look at the themes for inspiration, and if in doubt, ask yourself if your idea focuses on hope, natural &/or communal.

Then send it to [email protected].

My Top 5 Songs of the Week (2024 Week 44):
youtu.be/_PK1OcXp1t8
1. LCD Soundsystem โ€“ "X-Ray Eyes". I came late to the LCD Soundsystem party, but if this headbobbing earworm is any indication, it's a party that's still in full swing.

I love this little record player. Perfect for a nightstand, easy to carry outside for some music on the deck. Just the perfect little music machine.

I have something I want to ask/say to see if you will agree!!?

Can we at least call our pajamas

"PAJAMALAS"

from now on?! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜

Stumbled across โ€œBlack Adderโ€ on Hulu tonight. Excellent.

Native American Heritage Month

The Occupation of Alcatraz Begins

On November 9th, 1969, a group of Native American activists, predominantly students, embarked on a symbolic act of defiance that would capture the nation's attention and ignite a new era of Indigenous activism. This was the beginning of the occupation of Alcatraz Island, a former federal prison in San Francisco Bay.

Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nationโ€™s 4th biggest killer

The first new guidelines on stroke prevention in 10 years from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, include recommendations for people and doctors that reflect a better understanding of who gets strokes and why, along with new drugs that can help reduce risk.

apnews.com/article/stroke-risk

This Month is Epilepsy Awareness Month. My youngest child has had it since his teens so I would like to add it to my lineup of this to post about.

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Purple Day: A Young Girl's Campaign for Epilepsy Awareness
On November 9th, 2008, Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, launched the first Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness.

WHY DO SCOTS WEAR KILTS?

SO THAT WHEN GOD LOOKS DOWN HE KNOWS TO BE PROUD.

...AND WHEN THE DEVIL LOOKS UP HE KNOWS TO BE AFRAID

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