From: owner-lucy-list-digest@smoe.org (lucy-list-digest) To: lucy-list-digest@smoe.org Subject: lucy-list-digest V7 #52 Reply-To: lucy-list@smoe.org Sender: owner-lucy-list-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-lucy-list-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk lucy-list-digest Saturday, July 9 2005 Volume 07 : Number 052 In this issue: Re: [lucy-list] the terrorist attack in London ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 01:15:02 -0700 From: "Gina" Subject: Re: [lucy-list] the terrorist attack in London Hi Peter, I think that Deb's response was to the previous post, which had nothing to do with the events in the UK. The response that you describe is so typically British. I have seen this in action, in a very tiny way, in my life. I once had a hideous charter flight to Europe to land first in London. I was surrounded by British people and was quite amazed at the way they handled the considerable discomforts of the travel - with humor, grace and a pleasant attitude throughout. As it happens, I had to spend the night in the airport in London and then missed my connecting flights... Sleep deprived and feeling very alone in a far away place, I was finally reduced to tears, lugging my bags around looking for different airlines that might help me get to where I was going. Different people stopped to make sure I was okay. I remember thinking that this would most likely not happen here in the states. Plus, and far more importantly is the way the British treated the Jews during W.W.II. My mother was part of the Kindertransport and indeed, would not have even survived, in all probability, if the British did not open their hearts to the Austrian children. They took the three youngest girls from my grandparents and the rest of the family was killed. The Americans would not take children. It sickened me to hear that the reasoning for this was that it was not in keeping with God to separate children from their families. It is mind boggling really. My father spent 5 years in concentration camps as a boy. When he was liberated, he was taken to England, brought back to health and taught a trade. My family and I would not even exist without your generosity. I have had a heavy heart since learning of the attacks. It wasn't quite as shocking as 9/11, but for me, it feels like this happened to the U.S. again. You are our brothers and have stood by us in our adversity. It is just horrible that this has happened to you and it is very true that our hearts are with you. While everybody knows that I, in particular, do not want to see political and religious discussion on the list, when events like this happen, how can we NOT use this or any other way to send you our support? It is not divisive discussion, it is heartfelt support. Gina - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Cox" To: Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [lucy-list] the terrorist attack in London > Despite the immediate mixture of shock, anger and helplessness felt here in > the UK I am sure there will be a tremendously resilient, dignified and > stoical response to this attack. Our news last night reported incredibly > high levels of calmness and dignity amongst those affected alongside equally > high levels of professionalism and fortitude from our emergency services. > > One of the strengths of the Lucy list (and others) is the opportunity it > brings to allow people of different faiths, nations and beliefs to share a > virtual space where 'harmony and understanding' are possible. When a > massively violent public incident such as this happens people immediately > think of their closest loved ones - their parents, their children, their > spouses and close friends - people they love. This is something Lucy does > brilliantly in many of her songs - explores tiny human stories of love in a > dark and at times overwhelming world. > > Do something simple today. > Listen to a Lucy song. > Share a moment of virtual togetherness. > Maybe even perform a random act of kindness to a stranger. > Rebalance the world. > > Peter (In Wales, UK - travelling to London next Monday for 'business as > usual'.) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Gilmore" > To: "Dads Yard" ; "Lori McKennaGroup" > ; "Lucy List" ; "Mad > Mission" ; "Metal Drums Digest" > ; "Moonpie Group" ; > "Nancinet Cafe" ; "Rachael SageGroup" > ; "Thousand Girls" > > Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 12:45 AM > Subject: [lucy-list] the terrorist attack in London > > > > Our prayers and condolences are with those in London, the UK, and > > worldwide affected by the senseless terrorist attack that took place in > > London today. > > > > Steve Gilmore > > Charlotte, NC USA > > > > Be yourself--it's the one thing that you can do better than anyone else > > can do. > > > > We are standing on the rooftops > > We are circling like sparrows > > We are tiny, we are trembling, > > Scared of everything > > But the heart is still a red wing > > > > --"Redwing" written by Dan Messe, from Hem's CD "Eveningland" > > > > -- > > ___________________________________________________________ > > Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com > > http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm ------------------------------ End of lucy-list-digest V7 #52 ****************************** This has been a posting from the Lucy Kaplansky mail list digest To unsubscribe send mail to Majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe lucy-list-digest" in the body of the message