tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post8437658783054821809..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Nature - red in tooth and claw.The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-54539967438585680002010-01-17T14:19:47.207-08:002010-01-17T14:19:47.207-08:00Another well measured and sensitive post.
There i...Another well measured and sensitive post.<br /><br />There is a feeling of helplessness from so far away. All we can do is give whatever we can afford to help the NGOs in their valiant rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Tonight (Sunday) news comes that help is gradually trickling through to those in need. The logistics must be daunting.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45480750360110021412010-01-16T08:01:53.227-08:002010-01-16T08:01:53.227-08:00Well said.
Such a dreadful tragedy for the people ...Well said.<br />Such a dreadful tragedy for the people of Haiti. It is impossible to wrap one's mind around it.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-5433849116350474412010-01-16T06:24:43.473-08:002010-01-16T06:24:43.473-08:00Throughout these comments I get the sense that the...Throughout these comments I get the sense that there is a feeling of helplessness - that we watch events unfolding, things going wrong, preductions of disease outbreaks, everything and yet we can do nothing. This morning there is a wonderful photograph in all the papers of a little two year old boy being dug out alive and reunited with his parents - the look on his face is so beautiful - yet I wonder what kind of a world he has come out into.<br />Thanks for taking the time to read and to comment - much appreciated.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-41128442562963188322010-01-16T04:18:01.564-08:002010-01-16T04:18:01.564-08:00Yes indeed, nature red in tooth an d claw has many...Yes indeed, nature red in tooth an d claw has many lessons for us, inspite of the fact - or because of it - that we can circumvent nature in so man y ways. Another post that I would have hated to miss.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-62505636083823742010-01-16T02:04:50.647-08:002010-01-16T02:04:50.647-08:00So true. There will be immense compassion from the...So true. There will be immense compassion from the world that you and I inhabit and the practical response will reflect it. And then, as ever, it will stall at the airports and distribution centres and, after a month or two, the governments of the world will observe that 'there are lessons to be learned from this'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88826903615695219212010-01-15T15:36:32.949-08:002010-01-15T15:36:32.949-08:00Beautiful post on perspectives, Weaver. And on tr...Beautiful post on perspectives, Weaver. And on true need.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-46844147381940376312010-01-15T11:53:42.147-08:002010-01-15T11:53:42.147-08:00It is a strange irony that the rescue can't ev...It is a strange irony that the rescue can't even land..that food and equipment are circling or stranded. The poorest keep suffering to a greater degree. We must hope our leaders can expidite a plan that will lessen this unthinkable sorrow.<br /> A cold winter day, right here, seems fine to me now!!Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11985979258848310351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29126213436005077102010-01-15T10:53:55.381-08:002010-01-15T10:53:55.381-08:00Amen
Aloha, Friend!
Comfort SpiralAmen<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha, Friend!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a>Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-3777020313012207302010-01-15T09:15:12.360-08:002010-01-15T09:15:12.360-08:00Nature is indeed cruel and life itself is so unfai...Nature is indeed cruel and life itself is so unfair. We should all appreciate what we have and be mindful of the needs of others less fortunate. The worst thing is knowing that there is nothing we can do to improve matters for those victims. I suppose there will be a worldwide appeal and we can contribute to that, but it always seems to be too little, too late.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-54074413698425120172010-01-15T08:18:17.939-08:002010-01-15T08:18:17.939-08:00Yes, we have much to be grateful for.
The tragedy ...Yes, we have much to be grateful for.<br />The tragedy in Haiti is heartbreaking. <br />The so called "Christian" right wing in the US is being awful and saying that God is punishing the Haitians.<br />Stupidity compounding tragedy.<br />One only hopes that the relief efforts speed up.<br />Steven is quite right to make us aware of our good fortune.<br />On US TV hearings in which bankers are trying to defend their vast and un-neeeded bonuses.<br />Next moment Haiti<br />Hm...............Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-68860413909790818922010-01-15T07:02:03.447-08:002010-01-15T07:02:03.447-08:00I too wondered at the ability of media reps to get...I too wondered at the ability of media reps to get into Haiti, but two or three with cameras can hire a small helicopter, as we saw on the news last night. My son has been called up by the Red Cross, and friends of his were on their way in military ships yesterday morning - everyone is trying hard to provide some relief, but it is heartbreaking to see the rescue workers sitting in the airport in the Dominican Republic, with their much-needed dogs, because they can't get into the airport in Haiti. Our gov't will match our rpivate donations dollar for dollar - it's one way in which we can help.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-86351700668524490482010-01-15T05:39:47.534-08:002010-01-15T05:39:47.534-08:00Very thoughtful piece. I am in rather a shock abou...Very thoughtful piece. I am in rather a shock about Haiti. I can't imagine the devastation, the suffering. What does one do with 50,000 deceased? And then the injured and now all the homeless and hungry? The lost? Overwhelming.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-70579558574922855342010-01-15T05:39:11.408-08:002010-01-15T05:39:11.408-08:00Hello Weaver,
How right you are; we have so much ...Hello Weaver,<br /><br />How right you are; we have so much to be grateful for even though we don't often realise it.<br /><br />My friend Lyn, over at Two Ghosts, has written a poem based on Haiti. You can read it here:<br /><br />http://ellerochelle.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti.html<br /><br /><br />I'm certainly grateful for close-shut rooms!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-29843325714142278682010-01-15T05:21:14.678-08:002010-01-15T05:21:14.678-08:00The site of the earthquake is not all that far fro...The site of the earthquake is not all that far from Guantanamo Bay. Surely it would have been a simple matter to send a couple of ships from there full of soldiers and relief supplies. It would have been there by now. No airport required.<br />Our leaders, as was clearly shown in New Orleans, are all too often found wanting.Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-41036401639901520282010-01-15T05:11:24.205-08:002010-01-15T05:11:24.205-08:00The suffering in Haiti is beyond comprehension. I...The suffering in Haiti is beyond comprehension. I, too, sometimes find it is almost obscene to watch people in their most primal moments of suffering - but the media does need to show this to touch people deeply so that they open their pockets and send money now!<br /><br />Let's keep good thoughts for the people who have gone there to rescue and minister to medical needs - they are being traumatized deeply as they work.<br /><br />Haitians have born so much in the way of scarcity, uncertainty, loss and suffering. Life is cruel and can, at times, seem like a horrible cosmic prank.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42144443636207470702010-01-15T04:33:04.020-08:002010-01-15T04:33:04.020-08:00Good to read such post.
Regards
Dinesh ChandraGood to read such post.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Dinesh ChandraDinesh chandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258082864099940181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-12007926073346906782010-01-15T03:57:37.474-08:002010-01-15T03:57:37.474-08:00hello weaver - yesterday i spoke with my class bef...hello weaver - yesterday i spoke with my class before we sang the national anthem (o canada) and asked them to take some time to reflect on their good fortune. each was well aware of the terrible tragedy that has befallen the people of haiti. it is difficult for children to connect to such distant events but in the ensuing discussion i was reminded once more of the great empathy and deep-seated kindness of people regardless of their age. gratitude - yes it's a good thing to wake up safe and sound and be thankful for even the simplest things. have a lovely day in the dale. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.com