Paris. Standing proud.
People of Paris and France.
We stand with you against this act of pure cowardice.
“Courage is resistance to fear, the mastery of fear – not the absence of fear.” (Mark Twain) (Theatre poster, 1900.George Rochegrosse/PD)
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.” (Mahatma Gandhi)
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge.
Gothic window, Varennes-Jarcy, France.
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Ditto.
janet
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Thanks for standing along side.
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Thanks for posting this
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“Fear cuts deeper than swords.” (George R.R.Martin, Game of Thrones).Appreciate you adding your support
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You’re welcome – I agree with your quote… it’s just all so awful
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It is. Tomorrow is the first day of a world forever changed.
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Very moving to see all the people singing together.
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The worst of times can bring people together – and remind all what is important. Thanks for singing along
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Thanks for this tribute. Many cities around the world have also lit up their buildings in red, white and blue to show their support for Paris. What a beautiful thing to do.
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The glowing images are striking. Seattle’s bridge is beautiful and as a bridge, symbolic.
Thanks for raising comment in support
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Adding my voice to the song….
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Notes strong and free. Thanks
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With them in spirit! Thanks for posting. I need to check on a blogger in Paris as I am sure she will be posting soon.
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I was checking on bloggers last night, too. The world has changed forever…again. Hearts, thoughts and hands reaching out. Appreciate you standing in support
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The Ghandi quote. Thank you. It’s difficult to not feel hopeless at times like this. But hate is not invincible.
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Find footing and balance while absorbing what it all means. The world is different now – yet still the same. Sun still rises and warms. Trees still sway and bend in the wind. Strength and hope and good will endure just like the deep rooted oaks. Take heart. Appreciate your comment
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Standing with you. This is particularly devastating to me since I was just there two weeks ago. Lovely, heartfelt post!
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City of Light. People who embrace and enjoy life. Tragic. Thanks for supporting Paris.
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People…baffling. Thank you for sharing this.
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As Shakespeare, and Ray Bradbury both wrote “Something wicked this way comes”. May be a good time for all to review “Animal Farm” and that Bradbury dark fantasy. At least you can close the book on those two and walk away. People? Another story all together. Thanks for adding your thoughts
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Thank you for that wonderful Ghandi quote. It’s heartbreaking, the way we humans have not yet evolved beyond violence.
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If wishes were horses. Difficult to deal with those who have an entirely different belief system – and refuse to accept any view but their own. Inch by inch progress is gained, but so much heartbreak along the way. Thanks for joining the songs for the people of Paris
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No words, such sorrow and fear for mankind.
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Three steps forward and two back. Back to the drawing board. There will always be problems if one cog of the human machine refuses to mesh with the others…and others fail to recognize that fact. The world is different now, yet still the same. Thanks for puzzling along
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Well said. Will a time ever come when people will treat others with the respect and dignity they want for themselves?
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As the King of Siam said in the movie, “It is a puzzlement.” Thanks for mulling it over
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Great post Phil.I agree 100%.
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Thanks for marching along
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That Gandhi quote is quite appropriate for the time, Phil.
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Merry Christmas!
Joyeux Noel!
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