As we get up this morning, he…

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A man smokes his pipe in the remains of his bedroom in Aleppo, Syria.

Source: Joseph Eid, Agence France-Presse, March, 10, 2017. wsj.com).  Inspired by:

“There is a certain tone in the things that matter, an architecture of delayed light or slow sounds from long ago. Fragments for the after-silence, the sorting of a garden. Things in their essence. Spiritual forms, an invisible geometry of objects that gives strength to us through music…Whispered petitions to show us the way or to destroy us completely. Every word a last word. Every sound a revenant.”

— Herbert Pföstl, On my Sanctuary Place (Maharam.com)

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    1. Your comment reminds me of:

      There is a certain tone in the things that matter, an architecture of delayed light or slow sounds from long ago. Fragments for the after-silence, the sorting of a garden. Things in their essence. Spiritual forms, an invisible geometry of objects that gives strength to us through music…Whispered petitions to show us the way or to destroy us completely. Every word a last word. Every sound a revenant.

      — Herbert Pföstl, On my Sanctuary Place (Maharam.com)

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      1. Sometimes I just don’t know what to say. This is one of those times. Such a beautiful quote. It needs digesting time…..
        And just wherEVER do you find all these penetrating, keen observations and quotes?

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  21. It’s horrible, but that room is still is only protection. It has to be fixed, but taking him out would be exile. Canada is welcoming the victims, but it will take time for them to be home. I feel sorry for them but express what sympathy I can. Canada will be not the parent’s but their children’s home.

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