Lovely and loving words . . .

Maybe if we could get the various players into one room, fill them full of good food and make them listen to each other, maybe we'd get something good going on. Who can argue when they're full of grub prepared with love and good intentions?

Hmmm . . . any menu ideas?

[KyleW]

Perhaps crabcakes from Faidley's Marye

I think it is important to look at the use of military force from an other than vengence perspective. We have been drawn into a war. We have already seen attacks on U.S. embassies in Africa, a previous bombing at the WTC, the attack on the USS Cole, and a thwarted attempt to bomb LAX on New Years 2000. We need to strike not to avenge but to protect. Left uncontested, our enemy will surely continue their sworn mission; the destuction of America. Innocent people will certainly die. Innocent people have already died. How many more attacks do we endure before we defend ourselves?

[ September 15, 2001: Message edited by: KyleW ]

[foodnfoto]

Cape Chef-
My husband and I used that poem by Gibran in our wedding ceremony as well. How apt and appropriate that those words ring true in our current situation as a nation.
Big Hugs to All

[Anneke]

CC,
I make it a point to read The Prophet at least once a year, usually around Christmas time. I give the book to friends and they tell me they enjoy re-reading it often as well. It's a book that nourishes my soul when I feel spiritually worn out. I'm sure the world would be a more peaceful place if everyone had a copy of Gibran by their bedsides..