Tag Archives: war

Alternative A to Z – Vosse, AJ Vosse – Veteran

Posted on 25/04/2019 by aj vosse

I was going to tell you all sorts of interesting things today. But… here’s a quick reminder that AJ Vosse has now got two books available on Kindle and paperback… yep, look here… The Lucky Thirteen… and here… True Stories … Continue reading →

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Alternative A to Z – Understanding…

Posted on 24/04/2019 by aj vosse

What are we supposed to be understanding? I’m afraid that question you will have to answer for yourself. I can only give you a few pointers… a few suggestions of questions you need to ask, of yourself… and others. There … Continue reading →

Posted in #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Writing | Tagged #Alternative A to Z, #B&W, #faith, #ideas, #monochrome, #music, #peace, #positive ➕👍😁, #questions, #rant, #truth, churches, death, fair play, murder, opinion, South Africa, war, wires | Leave a comment

Tuesday Tunes – Memories of Military Days

Posted on 12/02/2019 by aj vosse

OK… I think I’ve taken the veteran theme to its conclusion. I chose today because music is the basis of something that is brewing – something very positive! Firstly – many of you will know I don’t do movies or … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, #music, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Photography, Reflections, Travel, Writing | Tagged #Arklow, #autobiographical, #faith, #future, #gratitude, #internet radio, #music, #positive ➕👍😁, #SAAF, #Sandbag Times Radio, #sunrise, #The Blues, #truth, #Tuesday Tunes 🎵, Cape Town South Africa, opinion, Port Elizabeth South Africa, Rock DJ, rock radio, South Africa, Veteran, war | 22 Comments

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 →

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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

Die Ironie van Alles – The Irony of it All!

Posted on 20/07/2018 by aj vosse

On 20 June 2018, Perdebytjie published this post – Die Ironie van Alles. It’s in Afrikaans so I asked if I may translate her words, to share with all the English-speaking folk who visit my blog. It’s not your normal upbeat … Continue reading →

Posted in #Ireland, Factual Opinion, Family & Life, Reflections, Writing | Tagged #autobiographical, #blog buddies, #freedom, #friendship, #history, #hope, #Ireland, #Madiba, #Nelson Mandela, #peace, crime, death, South Africa, war | 4 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

Ascend

Posted on 14/12/2017 by aj vosse

The beauty of a gallery… I can throw anything into it and claim I’m rising to the task! The challenge! I’m proving that I can ascend above the daily grind! Yep… I’m taking liberties… that I am! However, in each … Continue reading →