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Not knowing what else to do, I took flowers to the local mosque here this morning, and left them with a short note. There was no-one about to speak to, to explain what I was trying to say, so I only went as far as the forecourt, and left them lying to one side of the steps. So that may have been an action of null effect. How to counteract the spread of hate is the question, and I pretty much have no idea.
I've been pondering the relevance of the story (the true story) of Wanda Landowski playing Scarlatti as the Nazis began the bombardment of Paris. Salute to those who can keep their focus on the good things (including beauty and personal safety) in the face of hatred and destruction, I guess.
(This four-minute Youtube is the recording of that session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4KTgT1WTOE )
update: I got a message from the Chairman of the mosque, expressing thanks for the word and gesture, and asking a blessing on us all. I'm glad that the flowers and note were seen, and taken in good part.
I've been pondering the relevance of the story (the true story) of Wanda Landowski playing Scarlatti as the Nazis began the bombardment of Paris. Salute to those who can keep their focus on the good things (including beauty and personal safety) in the face of hatred and destruction, I guess.
(This four-minute Youtube is the recording of that session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4KTgT1WTOE )
update: I got a message from the Chairman of the mosque, expressing thanks for the word and gesture, and asking a blessing on us all. I'm glad that the flowers and note were seen, and taken in good part.