Ninety years ago today, the Battle of the Somme began; the details are too well known to be rehearsed here. A miserable, sad business: sorrow for all those young men, both those who never came home and for those who did, is the dominant note, I think, albeit tinged with pride at the courage shown - and horror at what humanity can do. The best and worst in our natures lies so close together.
Re: *puts her hands in her pockets and whistles*
Date: 2006-07-01 09:33 pm (UTC)Heh. I still think your suggestion that the next companion should be the Chestertons' grandkid would be a nice idea.