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:
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