Tag Archives: Irish War Memorial

Wednesday’s Wonderful Word – Veteran?

Posted on 06/02/2019 by aj vosse

I’ve asked the following question these last few days… … what do you understand by the term veteran? Thank you all for the interesting responses from far afield. Seems to me the word has slightly different connotations… depending on where you live. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Photo's and Chit-chat | Tagged #autobiographical, #charity, #flowers, #internet radio, #Ireland, #peace, #questions, #SAAF, #Saffers 🇿🇦, End of WW, help, Irish War Memorial, South Africa, US of A, Veteran, war, WW1 | 8 Comments

No… We Must NOT Ever Forget – 11 Nov 1918 to 11 Nov 2018

Posted on 11/11/2018 by aj vosse

It has been 100 years – the world is not the same place as back then but mankind seems to constantly forget that World War One was supposed to be the war that ended all war! The millions of lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Writing | Tagged #colour, #flowers, #freedom, #peace, #poetry, cemetery, Delville Wood, diversity, End of WW, grief, Irish War Memorial, pain, Poppy, Poppy Day, tolerance, verse, war, WW1 | 5 Comments

My Monday Moves…

Posted on 12/02/2018 by aj vosse

Story 2 – Do Nothing: – A young officer, new to the operational area, comes face to face with the effects of war. The battle hardened sergeant explains what happened. Last week I began my Monday Moves series, in an … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, AJ's Novel, Dublin & Leinster Architecture & Other Interesting Sights, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Writing | Tagged #creative writing, #Dublin, #history, #memories, #passion, #past, #short story 📚, #tales, #The Lucky Thirteen 📚, grief, Irish War Memorial, Somme, South Africa, war, words | 1 Comment

Christmas Truce!

Posted on 25/12/2016 by aj vosse

Let’s all wish for peace. Let’s all pray for peace, however unlikely that dream can be. It’s Christmas, the day to celebrate hope and tranquillity. Today’s photo reminded me of a unique event during the First World War. Apparently, in … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Local Curiosity, Local Places, Photography, Reflections, Travel | Tagged #action, #autobiographical, #colour, #Dublin, #faith, #freedom, #fun, #future, #holiday, #hope, #ideas, #inspiration, #Ireland, #life, #love, #memories, #peace, #plants, #pleasure 🍻, #positive ➕👍😁, #rose 🌹, #thanks, #the will to survive, #travel 🛫, #truth, Christmas, facts, fair play, Irish War Memorial, My Favourite Meeting Place, opinion, postaday, power, Somme, war, WordPress, WW1 | 3 Comments

Friday’s Flower

Posted on 21/10/2016 by aj vosse

So… Friday has arrived and we’re still moving house… at our leisurely pace. Let’s just say we hope all should be completed before the weekend winds down to it’s quite Sunday night. However… before we get there I need to … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, Family & Life, Photography | Tagged #colour, #flowers, #plants, #rain 🌧☂, #red, #weekend, blossoms & blooms, Irish War Memorial, Poppy Day, postaday, rain drops | 4 Comments

Frame…

Posted on 27/08/2016 by aj vosse

To frame time… to capture the moment for as long as you want the moment to last. That, to me is what framing a photo is all about. I’ve taken a wander through the archives to find a few frames … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, #Royal Canal, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #boats, #buildings, #Dublin, #focus, #GLW, #Guinness Storehouse, #Ireland, #Liffey, #photography 📷, #ships, #spider webs 🕸, #time 🕛, #trains 🚂, #travel 🛫, #trees 🌳, #Trim Castle, 31B, Dublin Bay, Dublin Castle, Irish War Memorial, leprechaun, lines, Nead's Bridge, postaday, robin, ruins, Sandycove, Second Boer War, Tall Ships 2012, Weekly Photo Challenge:, wires | 13 Comments

Happy Friday!

Posted on 05/08/2016 by aj vosse

Yep… it’s that day again! Just for the fun I went to the Big G search to see how many happy Friday’s I’ve survived. I’m not going to tell you because then you can work out how old I am. … Continue reading →

Posted in #Dublin, #Ireland, Family & Life, Photography, Travel, Walking | Tagged #Architecture, #beauty, #colour, #Dublin, #flowers, #GLW, #green, #happy snapper, #memories, #memyblog, #photography 📷, #plants, #rose 🌹, #travel 🛫, Irish War Memorial, postaday, Spain | 5 Comments

My Monet Moment

Posted on 27/07/2016 by aj vosse

No… I didn’t attempt to go surrealist but I’m sure you’ll see where I’m coming from when you have a look at today’s image. Mind you… I think my subconscious has dictated that I post something with blue sky because … Continue reading →