Comment on In Solidarity by Kristin
Thank you, Judith, for your very thoughtful post and for your comment about how Muslims are the ones most harmed by such terrorist attacks. After Wednesday’s assassinations, one of the first persons to...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Jen Payne
I am reminded of a conversation I had with a new friend once. He asked outright if I believed in God. “I believe in a higher power,” I told him, “but I don’t call it God, I call it Universe.” His...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Touch2Touch
Therese, Thanks for posting. I applaud what you say here, and also think that one vital need is for better acquaintance with the norm of Muslims, rather than this horrendous lunatic fringe. And yes! I...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Touch2Touch
Perhaps with enough such responses, we can all together beat back this tide of hatred and bloodshed. Thank you for your comment, Kristin. I enjoy your blog very much. LikeLike
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I suppose not. But what do words avail in the face of an attitude such as you describe? It is so ludicrous, my god is bigger than your god. Like eight-year-olds on the school playground — As if any...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Jen Payne
Words are not enough, of course. But words start conversations start understanding…isn’t that why we write? They might not hold up against those intent on causing harm, but they can change...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Touch2Touch
I like to think that all these words exchanged here will add their small part to the necessary conversations. Thanks for your share now, and always, Jen. LikeLike
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Patti Kuche
Judith, I am so sorry . . . . I read this last week, feeling and sharing your anguish but not knowing what to say. Still, a week later and perhaps for as long as I live, I know not what to say. As...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by Touch2Touch
I know the feeling, Patti. And the evidence certainly supports your conclusion, sad as that may be. For a very long time I’ve thought about the significance of the fact that in the Bible, foundation...
View ArticleComment on In Solidarity by karinjansky
This post, dear Judith, simply poignant and OUTSTANDING! I cannot express myself, my thoughts and feelings in proper English, apart from the fact that I’m in general not a good writer. All I can say –...
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It is so good to hear from you, Karin! I miss you out there in cyberspace! So much to think about, as always with your comments. I think I will focus on the one that just struck me (coincidence,...
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Touch2Touch
And thank you, Pauline, for such a lift to my spirits. Thanks also for the reminder that that kind of ineffable longing can be a motivator and a blessing, actually! I readily forget that. Your...
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Touch2Touch
Me too! I don’t know how you found mine, but I am delighted you did. And I look forward to adding your poetic words and photos to my store of favorite blogs. LikeLike
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Touch2Touch
Oh, Karin, what a delightful mini-essay! Once again you show that German always has just the right word that English lacks: Mitteilungsbedürfnis. Yes, exactly — we need people who “speak the same...
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by karinjansky
I have forgotten something else: Music! Most of the famous composers were inspired by nature, the “sound” of rural countryside and the birds, believe me. Beethoven’s Pastorale for example…..and so on....
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Mercy
One other thing i wanted to mention about the metaphor of the birds (which you won’t believe i have only just begun noticing over the last 15 years or so, and in recognition of which my son bought me a...
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by RuthsArc
I found you by just browsing wordpress. I’m relatively new to blogging and actively trying to increase my network. I’m loving the diversity of blogs. LikeLike
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Patti Kuche
Dear Judith, I simply want to repeat Pauline’s wonderful words and thank you so much for the thoughtful constructs you put before us with so much heartfelt compassion and generosity. The sound and...
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Touch2Touch
You’ve entered an exciting world, Ruth! LikeLike
View ArticleComment on HOW WE REPINE — OR SING by Touch2Touch
I regard it as a privilege, Patti. Some day we will meet in the flesh, I am certain it will happen! But meanwhile, this is great. LikeLike
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