The keepers of HOPE

In this troubled world where uncertainty touches every corner of our existence, blessed are those rare souls who carry the eternal flame of hope within their hearts. Those are the beautiful spirits, the possessors of wisdom and kindness, whose goodness and compassion are “bright” enough to illuminate the paths of others lost in darkness. Most of them are touching many hearts, in ways never thought possible! Those are the contributors, the philanthropists, the donors, the supporter, who share with generosity their precious time and their resources in order to remind their fellows that the happiest people in the world are the givers. This type of people are beacons of light, illuminating from far away in a world that often preaches consumerism and selfishness.

So, dear ones, as December reminds us to be good, I strongly encourage you to please do not hesitate to reach out, to share your table, to open your hearts, to be present – it costs you nothing, but it means a lot for less fortunate ones!

“In this symphony of life, let us be the notes that create harmony. Let peace flow from heart to heart, like ripples across still waters, until it touches every shore of human existence. Together, we light the way. Together, we heal. Together, we rise.”

December 2024: ALICE & Friends™ – winter charity

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December 1, 2024: ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day

Each year, on December 1^st, Romanians throughout the world and in the country, celebrate their National Day with a renewed sense of national pride.

Romania is an old country, with a rich culture and by honoring their roots, Romanians always bring forward their beautiful traditions, songs or poems.

La mulţi ani, România! La mulți ani tuturor românilor de pretutindeni!

● Brief historical background:

This is one of the most important Romanian national holidays, and it is called the “Great Union Day” or the “Unification Day” (Romanian: "Ziua Marii Uniri") and in many parts of the world it is known as “National Romania Day”.  This special holiday marks the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia and Bukovina with the Romanian Kingdom in 1918. According to ‘Alba Iulia Proclamation’, all these Romanian regions joined Romania as a country.

The Union marked the country’s history forever, but after that Romania had to pass through many other changes and challenges and some of them included the World War II, the Communist regime and the 1989 Revolution. Despite numerous hardships, it is also appropriate to mention that Romania still looks ahead with sound optimism, but it does not forget its past. 

● My previous greetings on the same theme: ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 

Group celebration – ROMANIA’s NATIONAL DAY 2024

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POEM: “Come, Little Leaves”

George Cooper's poem "Come, Little Leaves" is a delightful and whimsical tribute to the changing seasons and the beauty of nature's cycle. 

Through simple yet evocative language, Cooper invites his readers to embark on a journey through the transition from summer to winter, told from the perspective of the changing leaves.

A classic poem that captures the autumn leaves' journey from the wind's call to the winter sleep, as well as the joy, the farewell and the beauty of nature's cycle in a simple yet suggestive manner.

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“Come, Little Leaves”

~ short video clip (this poem in audio version) ~

November 11, 2024: REMEMBRANCE Day

The annual commemoration of the nation’s heroes – “Remembrance Day” (also known as the “Veterans’ Day” or the “Memorial Day”), each year on November 11^th  – The time of the year to pay tribute, to reflect and to honor all those brave veterans who risked their lives so we can live in peace today, which reminds us again that in fact freedom does have an expensive price! Lest we forget!

● Basic background info:

ARTICLES: “Remembrance Day in Canada” | “10 Quick Facts on... Remembrance Day”  (documentation offered by the Government of Canada)

Remembrance Day: History and traditions (documentation offered by the Government of Canada)

Remembrance Day being marked across Canada to honour veterans (coverage offered by “Global News”)

● My previous greetings on the same theme: REMEMBRANCE Day – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

Philosophers’ Café with ALICE & Friends: October 2024

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Alice’s Book Club – AUTUMN session of 2024

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October 2024 – Message for THANKSGIVING Day

 Today (October 14’24) in Canada we celebrate a new Thanksgiving Day, occasion which allows me to send along another bunch of heartfelt wishes to all my dear friends (old & new, closer or more distant), collaborators (occasional or recurrent) and at large sympathizers of ALICE & Friends Circle™ for their ongoing support throughout the almost 7 (seven) years of existence of our literary and socio-cultural group!

I always enjoy working with thoughtful and positive people! Please continue stay close, to be compassionate, to be wise, to lend a hand, because in the end I believe that we all will be blessed with the splendid joy that only kindness brings along...that special Joy which is so uplifting and refreshing for our souls.

Nay  we  continue to enjoy each other's presence, while attending our Circle's events!

● My previous greetings on the same theme: Thanksgiving Day – 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018