Friday, November 14, 2025

Socializing: Early, Pre-Christmas Reunion 2025

In anticipation of the coming holidays season, on Friday (November 14, 2025) I was super pleased to organize an early, pre-Christmas reunion with a group of dear friends and loyal supporters of our Circle! Needles to say that the joy was in our midst the entire evening!
You know, there is always something magic in gathering together with friends who are on the same wavelength with you, before the world gets lost into the holidays' rush…to me this is a moment to pause, to reflect and to celebrate the connections that remind us what truly matters. This type of reunion is also a celebration of the shared journeys, laughter and challenges that have shaped us over the past year.
Each of my guests tonight brought a story, a spark, a presence that brightened our Circle, and personally I’m very grateful for that because only together, we create a tapestry rich with friendship, kindness and inspiration…threads that become stronger every time we gather. In this space, joy isn’t measured by gifts or glitter, but by the warmth of being together, knowing that even in a bustling world, these moments anchor us. Once again, to all my friends tonight: thank you for being by my side!
Gifts of time, attention, kindness and beautiful friendships are surely the basic ingredients of a blessed life!
PS:
In a not-too-distant future I will be back with a much more detailed photo collage, but for now I'm just posting this beautiful group photo, which eloquently reflects the beautiful atmosphere we all enjoyed this Friday evening.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025: REMEMBRANCE Day

This year, on Remembrance Day (November 11, 2025), we pause in solemn reflection to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation and for the ideals of freedom and peace. Their courage and selflessness remind us that liberty and security are not inherited without sacrifice, and that the tranquility we often take for granted has been secured by their unwavering commitment.
As we stand in remembrance, let us allow their legacy to guide us toward responsibility and compassion, recognizing that our actions today are shaped by the freedoms they defended. Wearing a poppy, observing a moment of silence, or sharing their stories are not mere rituals…they are affirmations that their valor continues to inspire and that their sacrifices are never forgotten.
May this day strengthen our resolve to uphold the values for which they fought, to live not only in gratitude but with purpose, and to ensure that every generation remembers the profound cost of freedom. Lest we forget….
“A single life given for others echoes through generations…listen to that echo and be inspired.”
● CANADIAN highlights, filled with words of respect and...remembrance...
The solider behind 'In Flanders Fields' (short documentary done by CBC News, and published under 'The National')   |   “In Flanders Fields” (youth choir)
“In Flanders Fields”, by John McCrae (poem recited by Leonard Cohen)
● ROMANIAN highlights, filled with words of respect and...remembrance...
- An old Romanian patriotic song (Corul Armatei Române – “Pui de lei“) 
Another well-known Romanian patriotic song (“Treceți batalioane române Carpații“)
- A short documentary called 
Romania
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My previous greetings on the same theme: REMEMBRANCE Day 2024, 2023, 2022, 202120202019