Today is a special day: 11/11/11. But what with the obvious abundance of legs elevens on the calendar and the predictable number of conspiracies and 'special events' this phenomenal palindrome will inevitably spawn, it is easy to forget that the 11th November is also Remembrance Day. The day when we take a step back from our hectic daily lives and remember those that gave their lives so that we can live ours.
I think it's wonderful to see all our well-known TV personalities donning their poppies in support of this important memorial day, although the apparent need to 'bling' them up is, I feel, completely unnecessary (I sincerely hope the money for these Swarovski encrusted emblems goes to the cause they are trying to promote)! It's also especially encouraging to hear about the outcry from football players, politicians and even Prince William, over the absurdity of the Fifa poppy ban. Rightly, Fifa backtracked on their original decision, and England players are now free to wear their poppies with pride during the international friendlies being played over this Remembrance weekend.
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