Golden Jaffa
I haven’t blogged in close to 2 weeks and what has happened to the world in that time? Tel Aviv, Orlando, Paris! I don’t talk politics on this blog and rarely discuss current work events but this is enough.
I get angry when I hear reports of terrorist attacks; shootings; pledges of destroying a whole country. I ask the same questions over and over…how can people hate so much?….how does one take a life…or 4…or 49 so easily? Innocent human beings who are just going about their lives in a restaurant or nightclub. Once the initial anger subsides I realize that this is exactly the reaction these animals are hoping for.
I’m travelling back to Tel Aviv next month and I will go to the Sarona market and dine at a restaurant as I’ve done in the past. Later this year I hope to travel back to Europe. To my amazing neighbours to the south….I’ll be there in a couple of weeks.
I for one will not stop living. To quote Lin Manuel Miranda’s Tony acceptance speech (which was brilliant by the way)…
We lived through times when hate and fear seemed stronger;
We rise and fall and light from dying embers, remembrances that hope and love last longer
And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside.
It’s time to let in some light!
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Beautiful image! I posted something on my FB that I won’t be discussing politics any longer. The world is going crazy and I have no desire to get even more stressed when I’m trying to get away from it.
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June 15, 2016 at 10:00 am
I agree. This is just one of those times I had to let it out a bit.
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June 15, 2016 at 11:38 am
I understand.
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June 15, 2016 at 11:50 am
I totally agree with you and I also think it is enough with this hatred between people just because they are different…I also agree that we have to not give in to fear…Great image to illustrate your words. (Suzanne)
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June 15, 2016 at 10:06 am
Thank you so much for your comments Suzanne.
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June 15, 2016 at 11:38 am
Unfortunately, you can add Brussels to your list; an ISIS fanatic stabbed a transgender woman… Great picture as always! Where in Europe will you be traveling?
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June 15, 2016 at 10:11 am
How terrible. I didn’t hear about that. I’m hoping to get to either Spain or Greece in the fall.
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June 15, 2016 at 11:39 am
Beautifully put. And what an amazing photo.
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June 15, 2016 at 11:59 am
Thanks Anne.
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June 15, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Many hearts have hardened and gravitate towards darkness and evil.. therefore important for those of us that love peace, people, beauty to continue to let our lights shine. Shine away dear friend with your beauty….
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June 15, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Beautifully said Mother Hen and thank you!
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June 15, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Thank you Edith and you are welcome.
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June 15, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Great post Edith
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June 15, 2016 at 2:25 pm
Thanks Mike.
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June 15, 2016 at 3:18 pm
Well put, Edith, and a great image
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June 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Thank you Sue.
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June 16, 2016 at 12:49 pm
Excellent photo.
FTW!
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June 16, 2016 at 5:06 am
Thanks Cardinal.
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June 16, 2016 at 12:50 pm
I share your sentiments Edith. A beautiful photograph to go with them.
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June 16, 2016 at 5:14 am
Thank you so much Adrian.
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June 16, 2016 at 12:50 pm
Why so much hate?????
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June 16, 2016 at 5:50 am
I think that’s the question a lot of us are asking!
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June 16, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Oh Edith, times can be so dreadful, and those who exacerbate and encouage violence make it even worse.
Thank you for quoting Lin Manuel Miranda, and for living and loving, still
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June 19, 2016 at 8:17 pm
Thanks Laurie. It’s a new world we’re living in but love has to over power hate.
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June 20, 2016 at 9:17 pm
I’m with you…I won’t stop living my life. All of this is heartbreaking and madness, all we can do is show kindness to everyone who comes into our lives and continue to post reminders of the beauty that surrounds us all. To waste your life on hate…pitiful.
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July 10, 2016 at 12:24 pm
I avoid both politics and religion on my blog!
Fabulous colours in your picture – reminds of Turner …
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July 15, 2016 at 6:07 am
Thanks Nolene and I know what you mean.
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July 16, 2016 at 10:23 am