Veterans Day + Marine Corps Birthday {faith rambles}

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So, this isn't what I'd planned to post today.

Actually, I didn't have a post planned for this weekend, which is probably part of the reason I'm sitting down to write something random at 7:20 p.m. I don't want to get out of the habit of posting every week, but it was either this or an overdue book review. So you're stuck with a few paragraphs of my rambles. :P

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, the specific day set aside each year in the US to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. It's also Armistice Day and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

And today is the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps! I wrote a short story about twin brothers—Marines—which I posted on my writing blog. (Read it here, if ya like.)

So yeah, there's a quick history lesson for y'all. :P

How has your week been, my friend? I worked a few days, sorted through the final edits of Behold, made plans for the 12 Days of Christmas blog party, and read some books. So Christmasy. ;)


Well, that's all I've got this week... How are you, dears? 

Comments

  1. Showers of BlessingsNovember 10, 2018 at 8:41 PM

    Always love rambling posts! Thanks for this mini history lesson! :)
    -Brooklyne

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  2. RebekahAshleighNovember 12, 2018 at 12:09 AM

    I didn't realize that it's the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

    I made sure to wish my dad, uncle, and grandpa a happy Veteran's Day! =)

    I'm so excited for the 12 Days of Christmas party!!

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    1. Faith P.November 12, 2018 at 9:18 AM

      Yup! :)

      Aww, Happy Veterans Day to them all! <3

      EEPS, same. :D

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