Mary Dee (Author)

Snow leopard cub cuteness! Look at those eyes! 😍

A photograph of the women of MI5 at the end of World War I.

Many people have been leaving ‘X’ over the last week and continue to do so.. I will be staying on the platform, as it is an excellent place to share the stories of those we need to remember!

Joy Lofthouse, enlisted in the Air Transport Auxiliary in 1943, flew Spitfires and bombers, becoming one of the 168 female pilots, dubbed "Attagirls," who delivered aircraft during WWII. She contributed significantly to the war effort by ensuring planes reached their destinations for combat and training purposes. She was also one of the very first female pilots to fly a Spitfire during WWII. Joy Lofthouse, 1923 - 2017. 🌹

By 1942, as the situation for Jews in France deteriorated, Sister Denise Bergon began her clandestine operation to shelter Jewish children. Her convent, nestled in the French countryside, became a sanctuary not just for contemplation and prayer, but for saving the lives of 83 Jewish children over the course of the Second World War. The convent's isolation helped in keeping their activities under wraps, but the danger was ever-present. There were close calls, times when German patrols came too close for comfort, or when suspicions were raised by local informants. The children attended lessons, played, and participated in religious services, all while learning to conceal their true identities. Through a combination of luck, divine providence as some might say, and Sister Bergon's meticulous planning, the children remained hidden.

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He looks so happy. ❤️

My eyes were struck again by another beautiful painting in the RAF Club in Piccadilly, London: Mary Wilkins Ellis - Master Air Pilot and 1st Officer Air Transport Auxiliary. Between 1 October 1941 and 31 December 1945, Mary piloted 400 spitfires to 210 military airfields, flew 76 different types of aircraft and delivered 1000 military aircraft to RAF Squadrons throughout World War II. Proudly hanging on the wall, this painting was presented on Mary’s 100 birthday by members of Vectis Flying Corps & Royal Naval Air Service Association.

Let us ensure we remain focused on the true significance and purpose of Remembrance Sunday. I hope you would agree.

From my #collection -photo of a #USArmy #nurse visiting a #FWW #memorial in #Verdun during #WW2.It was particularly striking to me to imagine visiting a memorial to the previous conflict whilst experiencing another in the same country.The memorial, was inaugurated 1 Nov 1928 #ANC

@XenaWatch @buitengebieden awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I want.

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AUSXIP Charity Auction Tentative Total - MANY MANY thanks to everyone who bid/won/ supported this auction, you are AMAZING! The #Xenaverse rocks! The Tentative todal is: $11,118.00!! This sends our overall total since 2006 to $281,330.91! #GreaterGood #Xenaverse #Xena #LucyLawles

The #AUSXIPCharityAuction starts closing down in about 10 minutes with a staggered close. charity.ausxip.com - first items close at 3 pm to 5 pm (PDT). Registrations at this point are closed. #GreaterGood #LucyLawless #ReneeOConnor

Let's get this party started! The 2023 #AUSXIPCharityAuction is now LIVE. It will take half an hour before every item comes online (staggered start). Go, make Merry! charity.ausxip.com #GreaterGood #Xena #LucyLawless #ReneeOConnor

1 Day Away from the AUSXIP Charity Auction! Here's a short video with the spotlight on House of Bards (the catchy tune got me tapping my feet as I was creating this). Many thanks to Steven L. Sears for the use of his fantastic photos & #ReneeOConnor & #HouseofBardsTheatreCo

#AUSXIP Charity Auction coming soon (2 days) on September 01, 2023. charity.ausxip.com #GreaterGood #Starship #HouseofBards #ReneeOConnor #LucyLawless

#AUSXIP Charity Auction - Countdown is on! charity.ausxip.com to download the catalog (catalogue for Aussies/Kiwis/Brits)

Countdown to 2023 #AUSXIPCharityAuction has started! We begin on 01 September! Bookmark your fave items! Auction Catalog ausxip.com/auction/AUSXIP… Auction FAQ: ausxip.com/auction/auctio… BATTLE ON! MaryD #Xena #LucyLawless #ReneeOConnor #GreaterGood

I just loved doing these artworks!

AUSXIP Charity Auction for @StarshipFDN and #HouseofBards. If you are registering for the first time, PLEASE check for an verification email. Check your spam folder. You will NOT be able to access the auction if you don't verify your email. We manually authorize new accounts.