Firstly today is Armistice Day. It's the day that marked the end of the great war: 1914-1918. It was the war to end all wars. Sadly this was not true. Even today wars are being fought. It's a day to reflect and thank those people who gave their lives for freedom.
Secondly: Today is Martin Mass. This is the saint day of St Martin of Tours. Traditionally animals were slaughtered on this day. I suppose mainly because they wouldn't have the hay and feeding for the long Winter a head. In Ireland no wheels were to be turned on this day, because St Martin was killed by a wheel when he fell into a river.
Thirdly: It's 'Number one' son's 18th birthday today. I honestly don't know where the time goes. I remember watching the television the night he was born in the hospital while my wife was giving birth. Five minutes after he was born. I rang my mother and greeted her with:
"Hello grandma!"
She was over the moon.
My mother always vowed that she would live long enough to be the first one to buy him a pint on his 18Th birthday. Sadly, she died nearly three years ago. We'll raise a glass and toast our missing loved one's tonight. Let's all raise a glass tonight for those who gave us our freedom.
I found it cathartic writing this post.
Here's a song by the great and much missed Sandy Denny: "Who Knows Where The Time Goes?"
The lyrics say it all.
Do you like Sandy Denny?
Secondly: Today is Martin Mass. This is the saint day of St Martin of Tours. Traditionally animals were slaughtered on this day. I suppose mainly because they wouldn't have the hay and feeding for the long Winter a head. In Ireland no wheels were to be turned on this day, because St Martin was killed by a wheel when he fell into a river.
Thirdly: It's 'Number one' son's 18th birthday today. I honestly don't know where the time goes. I remember watching the television the night he was born in the hospital while my wife was giving birth. Five minutes after he was born. I rang my mother and greeted her with:
"Hello grandma!"
She was over the moon.
My mother always vowed that she would live long enough to be the first one to buy him a pint on his 18Th birthday. Sadly, she died nearly three years ago. We'll raise a glass and toast our missing loved one's tonight. Let's all raise a glass tonight for those who gave us our freedom.
I found it cathartic writing this post.
The lyrics say it all.
Do you like Sandy Denny?
Hi Dave, I only just read this post. Nice one. How old is son no. 2?
ReplyDeleteI was a Sandy Denny fan.
Sometimes it is cathartic to write about things like this, and your mum, I know.
Sorry I was late reading it.
Hi Rachel. Number 2 son is 13. I love Sandy Denny. I'm having a sixties week this week. 'Waterloo Sunset': The Kinks is my favourite tune of the week.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you. A writer/ blogger should write about what ever they want. It's their blog and their unique voice. I like how you write and paint. It was cathartic to write about my mum. I read somewhere recently that you never get over a loss, especially your mother. I found it helpful to know that. Thanks especially for commenting on this post.
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