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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
October 2026 – Message for THANKSGIVING Day
Today
(Monday – October 12, 2026), I’m extending my warmest greetings to everyone
who is celebrating the Canadian THANKSGIVING DAY.
As we all gather with our families, friends and loved ones, may this special
occasion of the year remind us about the significance of kindness, gratitude
and togetherness. Let us appreciate the many amazing blessings we share, the
communities that bring us together and the meaningful connections that enrich our
lives.
May this Thanksgiving Day bring along warmth, happiness and peace to you
and yours!
Each day holds reasons to be thankful for, even if it's just a small moment of peace!
Also, to all my dear friends (old & new, closer or more distant), collaborators (occasional or recurrent) and at large sympathizers of ALICE & Friends Circle™ many thanks for your ongoing loyalty throughout the almost 9 (nine) years of existence of our literary and socio-cultural community, and please do know that your support and presence are truly appreciated!
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026: Happy AUTUMN, dear friends!
Dear
friends, on 22nd September 2026 is the
autumnal equinox, marking the first day of a new autumn in Northern Hemisphere.
Each year, this season reminds us of the beauty of change, because each autumn
invites us to release what no longer serves us, to feel our lungs with clarity
and renewal. Just like the equinox balances day and night, may we each find
our own equilibrium during this time…between work and rest, between ambition
and reflection, between giving and receiving.
May the
new season bring us peace, inspiration and a renewed sense of balance!
May we
let each leaf that falls whisper a reminder that life, like seasons, is a
delicate dance of growth, transformation and harmonious balance!
● Short scientific briefing on AUTUMNAL EQUINOX:
The Autumnal Equinox is an astronomical event, nearly
noticed by everyone, marking the arrival of fall in Northern
Hemisphere. During the equinox, the night & day have almost the same
length (12 hours) throughout the
world. The word "equinox" derives from Latin, meaning “equal
night". The equinox happens when the equator passes the center of the sun.
This is when the North & South Poles of the Earth are not tilted towards or
away from the sun, as at other times, but are aligned so as to give,
theoretically, the same amount of daylight in both of the Earth's hemispheres.
Monday, September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026: INTERNATIONAL PEACE Day
September 21st 2026 reminds us that
today the entire world unites to celebrate International Peace Day,
and the theme for this year is “Invest in Peace - For Everyone, Everywhere,
Every Day”, reemphasizing
that peace is not only the absence of conflict, but also a deliberate
investment in relationships, trust and an honest dedication to comprehension. Across many continents and countless communities, ordinary people and large
committed peacebuilders demonstrate that a true lasting peace grows from our
daily choices and collective persistence, rather than single, monumental acts.
Strictly speaking from a practical perspective, it is important to understand that
peace is also the compassion we show to someone who has a different background
than ours, it is the kindness we have for our planet and for ourselves, it is
a polite and respectful conversation, it is a helping hand, it is the choice of
listening instead of arguing, and so on. Just imagine the massive impact of a million tiny acts of peace!
Today and every day, may we each have the wisdom to chose compassion to heal, to
replace noise with meaningful dialogue and to create an environment where
everyone is treated respectfully, in a peaceful manner!
Peace
is not something you wish for; it is something you make, it is something you
are, it is something you do and it is something you offer!
● Historical background info:
“The International
Day of Peace, also officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It
is dedicated to world peace, and
specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a
temporary ceasefire in
a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was
first celebrated in 1981 and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups and
people.” (Source: Encyclopedia)