This is so interesting! I taught high school English and History, but the content for the WW's were Canadian based. I loved learning the Australian focus here. And I fully agree, this is a 'funny place, our planet', and I think it's people that make it funny...funny odd that is. Imagine if everyone's energies were focused on positive things, what a wonderful world this would be. I love your thanks to veterans here as well. I used to take "field trips" with my students to the retirement home near my school to visit and just talk to the residents. So many were veterans, and I found that the kids suddenly had a whole new appreciation for vets...more than any text book could provide. I'm looking forward to your post if you do one with some stories from your dad.
Again, I'm so glad to have 'found' you here, and thanks for visiting my page as well. In the beginning I always feel like it's common courtesy...the back and forth stuff, but you really have an active and genuine follower in me now! Cheers:)
Thanks a lot Lynn, I appreciate your comments. I am passionate about history and Australian war history and whilst I understand that not everyone is I feel it is important for people to understand the deeds of those before us. Right or wrong, there's much to be learned from the past. I'm about to write a story about one of my dad's stories so let's see how it goes. He suffers from dementia and I can't confirm details so will have to rely on my memory.
Thanks for following.