pferguson | March 27, 2018
Burrasca furiusa prestu passa. A furious storm passes quickly. (Sicilian expression) The following Immediate Awards were presented to members of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada for their actions during operations on Sicily. The regiment landed 10 July 1943 and by 18 August 1943 Sicily was held by the Allies. The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada were […]
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pferguson | March 14, 2018
Far from the Perfect Circle of the Sky The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. “Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked. “Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, ”and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” (L. Carroll) The March hare has risen amidst the March thaw in search […]
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