"...No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of the friends or of thine own were: Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee".
John Donne (1572-1631)
Meditations XVII
It is so good to hear from you, and to know you are OK.
With the wonderful entries seen on this thread, I felt compelled to recall this work by Donne, as we all realize how closely connected we really all are. The separation by miles, cultures, religions or any other means are completely inconsequential, as humanity and brotherhood rise above all.
Thank you guys, and our prayers and hopes are with any and all of you out there facing these kinds of challenges.
As always,
Jim
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