11th December 2019 Love? On 11th December 2019? Why? Here in the UK we are coming towards the end of what has been Brexit election year. Sadly there has sometimes been the absence or indeed the opposite of love. But there have also been occasions of what might be called generosity of spirit and of the thought that all are honourable: “I voted Remain but I think we should respect the referendum and Leave.” “Traitor!” “I heard the word ‘traitor’ just now from someone in the House. I don’t think I am a traitor. I don’t think anyone here is a traitor. I think that when we refer to each other as ‘the honourable member’ that is not just a form of words – rather it reflects a reality that we are all honourable, trying in our different ways to do what is best for this country and its people.” And on a lighter, more festive, note: “… but most of all When snowflakes fall I wish you love.” Bing Crosby then Charles Trenet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Xgf47bAX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_uvgm2_hRk Wishing you all the best for the festive season! Love compendium, March 2019 onwards: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxnb3Jkb25idXJ0bWF0aHNvY3NjaXxneDo0YWQ4ZTdkZWViNjFkZDc Weekly thoughts about love, prompted by Justine’s email March 2019 The email from Justine turn to love Tuesday 19 Love, a first thought love, whom? Sunday 24 Love, a second thought reciprocation of love Sunday 31 April 2019 Love, 3 observation, communication, better understanding Sunday 7 May and June, 2019 [A gap] July 2019 As part of the month’s Commentary 67: Loving your political rivals “… most mommas oughta qualify for sainthood” An opportunity for love? Gordon Burt gordonjburt@gmail.com |
