Happy Veteran's Day! Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. Veteran's Day is meant to honor the living.
For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public was able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers in front of the Tomb yesterday and today, November 9 and 10, 2021. source
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration Public Flower Ceremony, was a two-day event that was open to the public. Visitors were able to personally pay their respects to the Unknown Soldiers. This is a rare opportunity for the public to walk next to the Tomb—a privilege otherwise given only to the Sentinels of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard.” Out of respect for the solemity of the ceremony,there was no camera.
For Veterans Day, here is a list of freebies and discounts for Active Duty Military and Retired Veterans, click here.
Autumn is blowing her leaves about and the days have turned back towards Spring once more. The beauty of these moments never escape me. I put together some words and autumn tonight. It is almost gone, so I am trying to use it all up.
It is raining sunshine on this beautiful autumnal moment, let me dance to the rhythm of the wind, leaves swaying in the breeze. These small acts speak of the many days ahead, yet there is no warmth in her words.
A woodland walk among the leaves
Guided by the gentlest breeze
Branches so golden and roots, deep still in the earth
Shading my life from the decades that are spinning
Until
One day
My tall, sturdy knight
Standing through the weather
the seasons of life
In this world that I had created
An all-knowing sense
Of truth as we know it
Littering the Earth
Converging into one
Oh, cover me with a blanket of your memory
Where your name is engraved on my soul, oh my soul
Whisper softly into the wind
Caressed by morning light
They want to be picked. They yearn to be loved. Shouldn't we all want to be? There must be a flower. Always a flower. #alwaysaflower to color my world.
The enigmatic peak of color rose to glory in the Shenandoah National Park. It has come, and some of it is already gone. More than a Few have faded or taken to blowing the way of the wind, gently cascading on the mountaintops, but, it was still worthy of another look-see. Soon, we will hear old winter's song, but, just for the moment, the hills are alive with color.
t's not about the presents my friends, it is about family and friends. In keeping with the Christmas Countdown, I give you one seasonal picture and the day count! There are 44 days 00 hours 47 minutes and 27 seconds.
All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.
It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.
The Naming of Cats
The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,
It isn’t just one of your holiday games;
You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter
When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES.
TS Elliot
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Check the LUV in your H-E wallet. (2/5)
Thanks for the LUV!
Thank you for the repost @pixresteemer! Much appreciated!
That one stunning shot that the fighter plans if I am not wrong. that trees are colorful and as well as your poem. I also made one poem before after seeing your poems in your previous post but don't know is it ok or not so afraid to post haha.
Thank you! I'm sure your poem is fine! The only way to test it is to post it! Let me know, so I wont miss it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Ok, I will post soon and I will tag you so you will know it. It's related to someone who first-time seat in the plane.
I'll be looking out for it!
Happy Marine corps Birthday to all the crayon eaters I'm sure that they are going to be drinking themselves silly and doing questionable things for the next weekend.
They deserve it hope to have fun.
Haha! Happy Veterans Day, crayon eater! Its going to be a busy weekend for sure!
Have fun and stay safe!
Respect and thank you to them for their services.
One or two months, and probably they will be covered by snow. There are already mountains in my country (Hungary), where was a little snowfall in the autumn/fall.
It's a Federal Holiday tomorrow, so it will be a day off with pay for many.
Snow and winter are coming, although we are having spring_-like weather this week Thank you for stopping by!!
Very sensitive and classy words
And great pictures
Have a good day
Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words. Have a wonderful night over there!
Hive on!
Veterans' day! How sweet to remember and honour the dead - those who lost their lives fighting for what we enjoy today; freedom and peace.
In my country (Nigeria) we call it Armed Forces Remembrance Day. It's always a fun filled day for fellows in the Forces but with moments of reminiscing.
Actually, I wrote Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. Veteran's Day is meant to honor the living
We also have Memorial Day which commemorates all men and women who have died in U.S. military service.
Many people in the United States mix them up and they are our Holidays. :) If they aren't connected to the military or anyone in it, I can see how that would be easy to do. Thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment.
Have a wonderful day!
I know I am very thankful for all of the veterans that have and are keeping us safe. I think old Teddy was right when he talked about a big stick. Nowadays I think we need it more than ever.
I have to admit I am quite jelly of your reds and bright yellows. This year was a bust for us!
They just don't make them like Teddy or Ronnie anymore.
Le sigh.
We have only been getting the real colors in the last week. Before that I thought that they would turn yellow to brown and then, get outa town. ;) It has been a weird year for color. Next year is the goal! LOL
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words.
God bless them all 🙏🙏
Thanks so much!
I prefer dancing to the rhythm of the night! Lovely pics missus.
Although, Christmas countdown... yeek!
Ah, Boomie! A nightcrawler! I would never have guessed! Thank you! We are finally using the crayolas to get the colors! It is lovely to get that rush of beauty before the winter settles in.
Everyone complains when I don't have a countdown. They need to know how much panic to have. :)
I hope your day is going swimmingly!
My day is going splendidly all the better now on a deep level I am being comforted by the countdown to Chrimbo! :op
Let's sing along!!
How did you know that is what I was already singing!
Well, darn it! You're so proper, what else would you be singing? ;)
Lol, funnily enough I have been humming this proper little one...
Who knew? 😮
Lol. Indeed!!
A day to give thanks to all those who have served and a beautiful post to mark this special day
Thanks for adding your lovely words here, JJ @tattoodjay Happy Veterans Day to you!
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Happy Veteran's Day Denise! These are amazing autumn tree shots. We are already past this colorful phase of autumn here in Central Europe this year :/
We are in a banana belt here in the Washington, DC Metro area. It is always a little slow moving towards winter and out of the gate, sprinting towards early spring. Last year it was at the end of February!
I remember how early it was in Europe. (and cold!) But, I still loved it!
You capture the jets are Very clear-beautiful-awesome. Very nice timing and angle. ❤️
I love the atmosphere and the way the flowers in the foreground have just a hint of a landscape photo.
wonderful work my dear sweet friend @dswigle. God bless you.
Thank you so much, @ykdesign . You leave the most thoughtful comments. I appreciate your words.
Have a wonderful day!
Most welcome
I do like these autumn shades on the leaves - the reds, yellows and oranges just jumps right out of the screen
The Christmas Countdown, right down to the second - love it :D
Thank you! Autumn is so beautiful, buy why does it pull the winter in behind it? :))
What good would a half-baked countdown be? We need to be on top of it! I hope you have a wonderful night, my friend!
Hive on!
Thank you so much @wesphilbin !
a very important holiday
we don't have such a day in Russia, we celebrate only the Victory's Day on the th of May, and this day is special for all veterans, and actually for all people who thanks those brave soldiers for our peaceful time.
photos of trees are magical<3
Thank you! We have Veterans Day for all the veterans and we have Memorial Day to honor those that have died.
Thank you ! Sorry I am so late!