I started this essay in October. I’ve put it down and picked it up more times than a glass of champagne at a never-ending baby shower. I keep fiddling with it and it never feels right. It’s riddled with issues, just like the topic at hand. And whenever I think I’ll just post it, something else happens. Sigh. The massacre. The retaliation. The drones. The goading.
Such a complicated topic. So many conflicting emotions. Thank you for putting it out there, weaving together poignant vignettes that brought the issues together. Now we need to find a solution to this horrible mess.
Thank you for your essay. I share similar feelings, doubts and concerns. On Oct. 8 I started wearing my Jewish Star that until then had laid dormant in my jewelry box, too. (BTW, that looks like a beautiful mezuzah.)
oh Debra, you always write such provocative, thoughtful, heartfelt essays and this one is no different. Thank you for sharing all this with so many -- it stings with questions, truth, pain that come from your personal necklace/jewel box but resonate with so many. Thank you always for putting yourself out here and leading with your heart. Couldn't love you more, let's talk about this more and like one of your other ruffle friends in here, I stand with you. ❤️
Deb,
Such a complicated topic. So many conflicting emotions. Thank you for putting it out there, weaving together poignant vignettes that brought the issues together. Now we need to find a solution to this horrible mess.
I stand with you.
What a beautiful post, Debra! Thank you for writing and posting it.
Thank you for your essay. I share similar feelings, doubts and concerns. On Oct. 8 I started wearing my Jewish Star that until then had laid dormant in my jewelry box, too. (BTW, that looks like a beautiful mezuzah.)
Nice work Deb. Your perspectives and insight and family memories all come together beautifully.
It’s perfect. Thank you.
oh Debra, you always write such provocative, thoughtful, heartfelt essays and this one is no different. Thank you for sharing all this with so many -- it stings with questions, truth, pain that come from your personal necklace/jewel box but resonate with so many. Thank you always for putting yourself out here and leading with your heart. Couldn't love you more, let's talk about this more and like one of your other ruffle friends in here, I stand with you. ❤️