I love the turn in your writing just as much as I loved the palimpsests you once drew of the beautiful and tragic New York of your younger days.
I caught my breath when you came to the quote from Pope Leo about putting your hand to the work set out for you.
And the heartbreak of the Brecht: we knew.
To turn away from violence and anger and to work instead to build order and beauty in the midst of a world pain and injustice, suffering and sin. Yes. This is the way.
Thank you. This is so beautiful.
I love the turn in your writing just as much as I loved the palimpsests you once drew of the beautiful and tragic New York of your younger days.
I caught my breath when you came to the quote from Pope Leo about putting your hand to the work set out for you.
And the heartbreak of the Brecht: we knew.
To turn away from violence and anger and to work instead to build order and beauty in the midst of a world pain and injustice, suffering and sin. Yes. This is the way.
Thank you, dear friend. I think you're right: it's the only way.
What a rich tapestry, what a full meal this is! Thank you, Julia, for all the care you take in weaving these pieces together!
Thank you, Paul.