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The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci (Louvre paintings)
I haven’t been able to write for several days because of flu symptoms. But I thought I should “drop in”.
Paris
The events in Paris have left me numb. I looked at the photograph of persons who died at the Bataclan. Some were very young. President François Hollande called the massacre an act of war.
It is my understanding that Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is pulling Canada out of the Middle East. I wonder whether or not he will reconsider this decision in light of Friday’s brutal and senseless attacks.
This time, President Hollande was blamed. Terrorists always find a scapegoat.
The attacks will no doubt complicate the migration crisis. Europeans may fear some refugees are terrorists in disguise.
In Canada, tout le bataclan is translated as “the whole kit and caboodle”. But the word “bataclan” has acquired a new meaning.
I feel so sorry for the victims, their families, their friends. France has lost one of the Four Freedoms, freedom from fear. I grieve for France. French Canadians look upon the French as cousins.
My kindest regards to all of you. ♥
Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor, sings Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
Sì dolce e’l tormento, SV 332
Leonardo da Vinci
© Micheline Walker
15 November 2015
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I have been reading The Problem with Peace by Albert Schweitzer http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1952/schweitzer-lecture.html I wonder what he would make of our times. He probably would not be surprised.
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I will be reading that book. Schweitzer is one of the great figures of our times, a man of wisdom and a man of peace. I doubt that he would surprised looking at today’s society. There have always been wars and people have always killed, some more ignoble than others, but nevertheless violence. Terrorists may not notice, but they are consolidating ties between the countries they attack. What will it lead to? Like veterans, the world feels the loss of those who are dying. Take good care of yourself. Kind regards, Micheline
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I thank you for the attention given my posts. Best regards, Micheline
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I hope you are better now
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Thank you Derrick,
Yes, I am feeling better, but a little fragile. I had to stop my activities. It’s so kind of you to ask.
Micheline
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yes the French are indeed cousins. In my case , Literally, My father was A Duhamel from Montreal and my mother a Savoie from Plessisville.. so yes for me the French are indeed my cousins and my heart aches for them . Those of us with Acadian ancestors will probably resonate deeply with the French and their terror and anger. Hopefully their response to this terror will be measured and accurate . Justice can take many forms ….. sometimes just the act of survival is an act of courage. and some times it results in some feeling guilty for surviving when so many friends an relatives did not.
My prayers are with them
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I also have French family and lived in France. We had a home in Normandy and a tiny apartment in Paris overlooking the courtyard. The French television was showing portraits of people who had died. So many beautiful young women were killed. Imagine the grief parents are experiencing. Their sons and daughters were the victims of demented extremists. Survival can indeed be an act of courage. Thank you for writing. Best, Micheline
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Wow, what a beautiful voice!
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Such voices are a gift to humanity. Philippe Jaroussky is also a very good person. Micheline
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Thoughtful post…I hope you are feeling better. My husband is downstairs right now asleep on the couch, home from work and battling the stomach flu. It must be going around everywhere.
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That was a very violent attack. Thank you for writing.
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mille merci, Madame Walker! ❤
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Merci Mélanie 🙂
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