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Perhaps the favorite song of soldiers during World War II, Lilli Marlene (or in the original German, "Lili Marleen") became the unofficial anthem of the foot soldiers of both forces in the war.

The lyrics were originally written as a poem by German soldier Hans Leip during World War I. Later published in a collection of his poetry in 1937, the poem's imagery and emotion caught the attention of fellow German Norbert Schultze, who set the poem to music in 1938. Recorded just before the war by Lale Andersen, the song was a mildly popular ditty until German Forces Radio began broadcasting it (among other tunes) to the Afrika Korps in 1941.

The soldiers made it their favorite tune, and British soldiers who were listening heard the wistful romanticism catch heartstrings, regardless of language.

Vera Lynn-“Angel of the Trenches”

By Judi McLeod

When I first read that the majestic beech trees of Saint Pierre de Varengeville-Duclair forest which have stood in poignant testimony to the D-Day landings for more than six decades, had been felled, chopped up and turned into so much paper, my mind immediately flew to Dame Vera Lynn.

Thousands of American soldiers stationed there after the liberation of Normandy spent their spare hours thinking of their wives and sweethearts back home. They did what young men everywhere did down through the centuries, they carved the initials of their loved ones into the bark of a tree.

How many of them had Vera Lynn’s haunting song, We’ll Meet Again in mind as they carved out initials with a knife or bayonet?

Restaurant Reviews

Donatello Restaurant: A Landmark in Downtown Toronto

By The Cooks Are Coming 2 Dinner

The Cooks had the pleasure of visiting a Landmark on Elm Street, for Home cooked Italian Food at Donatello.

Charm and Elegance come together here where the Fine Dining experience is not to be missed. Located at 37 Elm, this quaint, family operated restaurant is between Bay and Yonge Streets in the heart of downtown Toronto close to many attractions, including the Delta Chelsea Hotel.

Match Restaurant

‘Visually captivating’ food and art

By The Cooks.

The latest find of The Cooks was to an establishment by the name of Match. Located in Woodbridge at 177 Whitmore Road (Hwy 400 & Hwy 7 area) the unassuming address most certainly changes as you walk through their doors. Inside, we found the most wonderful, dining area. The vaulted ceilings decorated with large mirrors and spectacular wine rack catches your eye immediately leading up to industrial style open ceilings. The tables set up surround a large bar area, with private dining up the side stairway and a wonderful, event hall where catered events and weddings are held.

Sequel Restaurant

Modern French Cuisine with upscale urban comfort food

By The Cooks.

The Cooks recently were invited to enjoy a new dining experience at Sequel, located at 3362 Yonge Street. In operation since 2004, it stands out in the Lawrence Park neighbourhood where the owners Lisa and Eric are leaders in the industry.

Travel-Tourism

Kenya: Is It Safe to Travel There?

By Dr. Gifford Jones

“Why are you and a group of journalists going to Kenya when there’s so much violence?” a friend said to me.

I stole my reply from Sir Edmund Hilary when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. Hilary replied, “Because it’s there.” But I also questioned whether T.V. pictures were telling the complete story of what was happening in Kenya, and was it a safe destination.

It’s a long flight to Nairobi and my brain was fuzzy on arrival. But not so dull that I couldn’t see these newspaper headlines at the airport, “Fires raging in Kenya” or “What a sad day for Kenya.” I started to worry my friend might be right.

The pink sands and fairytale Fairmont resorts are calling you

By Judi McLeod

It's almost November and sleigh bells are already calling out to some people. Silver bells beckon the busy inhabitants of cosmopolitan cities. But the lucky ones are responding to the call of Bermuda's pink sands.

The holidays call for a special setting. And what could be any more special than the fairytale setting of a holiday season island-style of the Fairmont Princess and the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda?

Pets

First it was the runaway bestseller now it’s “Nahgua the made-for-television movie

By Judi McLeod

Saturday, April 26, 2008

It was against all odds when horseman,writer/artist Ron Hevener saved a proud Arabian stallion from certain death at the slaughterhouse. Hevener is afterall an against-all-odds kind of guy. And that’s just the beginning of the adventure-steeped story of “Nahgua”, a horse that will gallop across the human heart forever.

Hevener tells Nahgua’s story in the novel Fate of the Stallion, which sold out in its first printing and at one point almost every school library had a copy.

Raisin toxicity kills

By OnTheWeb: Laurinda Morris, DVM

This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn’t call my emergency service until 7AM.

Good Dog pups help kids learn to read

By OnTheWeb: SHEILA CALLAHAN

Justin Ortiz sits on a rug in Room 202, Christy Crawford’s third grade classroom. “It’s 6 o’clock in the morning,” the 8-year-old tells Bodhi. “It is time to wake up.”

Actually, it’s 2:45 in the afternoon, and Bodhi, a 58-pound standard poodle, is awake and at work helping children improve their literacy. He’s listening to Justin read the children’s book “In the Morning.”

Home Alone never again for Fido

By Judi McLeod

Dog gone good TV Have you ever rented the DVD Benji in a desperate attempt to keep your pooch entertained while you were out at the supermarket buying groceries?

Do you worry about Fido who's been home alone all day when the boss tells you that you have to work overtime tonight?

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