Let us reject the logic of violence and war, and embrace peace founded on love and justice—an unarmed peace, not based on fear, threats or weapons. This peace is disarming, because it is capable of resolving conflicts, opening hearts, and generating trust, empathy, and hope. I strongly reiterate: The world thirsts for #Peace! Enough of war and all the pain it causes through death, destruction, and exile! #ApostolicJourney #Cameroon
The novelist Kurt Vonnegut wrote in 2005 that Susan Sontag said this when asked about the Holocaust: “10 per cent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 per cent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 per cent can be moved in either direction.”
Trump and Pete Hegseth have ordered that a naval ship named after civil rights icon Harvey Milk be re-named. Doing this is disgusting and clearly meant to send a message during Pride Month. Milk served in the navy but was discharged for being gay: he wasn't a 5-time draft dodger like Trump. Maybe the ship's new name can be the S.S. TACO
Total bully tactics by the US president and VP. This is not diplomacy. This is not neutrality. This is siding with the aggressor and trying to finish off the victim
We live in a society that loves feel good stories about people coming together to help members of their community that are in need, but scoff at the idea of building a system based on that very same concept.
I love you LA. Please help the helpers!!
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I’ve got no time for people telling me I need to do research or it’s shameful of me or any of the rest of that patronizing bullshit. I’ve always wanted a free Palestine and an Israel that can live in peace too no matter how complicated the politics of that is.
Traveled to Santa Maria Capua by regional train yesterday to see the “smaller colosseum.” Arrived early and it was only us and two others. Was able explore the underground freely.
When I’m in Europe, I hear a lot of people complaining about the crowds. And generally, it’s because they’re all going to the same famous places at peak times. But I’d estimate 99% of Europe has no crowds at all. So, stop moaning about crowds and instead think about avoiding them.
The theme of my spring trip was exploring neighborhoods and finding serendipitous magic moments — in a market, in a park, at the cobbler’s, popping into a church — to turn into travel memories. In this clip, it was early evening in a crusty district of Naples called Sanitá (your choice of neighborhoods makes a big difference)… the church was open… a middle school orchestra was practicing… and I stumbled onto a moment I’ll never forget.
What magic moments have you found in the untouristy parts of Europe? Inspire me with a little positive serendipity you enjoyed… because you left the crowds.