My Dad lost both his legs in the second world war. He was fighting in Italy, near Messina, when him and two friends stood on an anti-personnel mine. My Dad had one leg off at the knee, and the other one above the knee, about mid-thigh. He had shrapnel embedded in his hands and arms for his whole life.

A couple of days later, in hospital, my Dad realised that he had a decision to make: he either had to decide to make the best of what life had given him, or he could decide to feel sorry for himself and the unfairness of life and become a miserable person. He decided to make the best of his life.

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Do you know someone who is having a 75th birthday? This could be a friend or a family member. If so, then it’s a good idea to do something special for them on this monumental day. After all, it’s not every day that you turn 75. Although you could get them something store bought, a better idea is to make them something from the heart. This can work whether or not they are having a birthday party. A handmade gift or other kind of craft will show how much you care for your friend or relative.

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There are certain milestones in life that deserve a celebration, and one of the biggest is the 21st birthday. This is usually considered a time when someone fully becomes an adult. One of the biggest things that happens when you turn 21 is that you finally get to drink — legally anyway. Because of this, a good way to celebrate the occasion is to have a theme that revolves around drinking or alcohol.

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