The Division Bell

In 50 plus years, never did I hear,

the division bell ring so loud, so clear.

We label, judge and assign blame…

In reality tho, we all want the same.

To live in peace and leave behind,

Much better world, than we did find.

A world in which, our children thrive,

To grow, progress and be alive.

Free of violence, war and fear,

beloved community now and here.

Indeed it’s possible, for one and all,

In unity we rise, in division, we fall.

My belief indeed, steadfast and true,

this much and more, we can all do.

Create a new world and a new season,

void of our current, lapses of reason.

Free of all judgement, anger and pain,

anything less, is really quite insane.

Our descendants will surely rise and soar

the day the division bell, rings no more.

Many thanks to my friend Joe in sharing this wonderful poem yesterday at the his annual holiday gathering / luncheon in Queens. We strive every day in working towards that division bell ringing no more.

PERSONAL NEWS #273

Nov 2^nd, I participated in the BFP Fundraising conference call regarding the upcoming “Pathmakers to Peace” event.

Nov 4^th, I went to the movies with my friend TJ to see the new THOR film, which we loved, and afterwards we went out for Chinese food.

Nov 5^th, I hosted a dinner gathering at my apt for several friends.  Food turned out good and the conversation, as always, was diverse.

Nov 6^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session with my therapist for my ankle / foot.

Nov 8^th, after work, I had a chiropractor appt for my neck / back.

Nov 9^th I participated in the BFP Fundraising conference call regarding the upcoming “Pathmakers to Peace” event.

Nov 10^th to 12^th, I visited friends in Salem, MA for the Veterans Day holiday weekend, and stayed at a charming B&B.  Weather was cold and windy, but we still had a good time.  We did some shopping along Essex Street, dined out at the Hawthorne and Jodi Bee’s, plus visited the Peabody Essex Museum.

Nov 13^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session with my therapist for my ankle / foot.

Nov 16^th, took a sick day from work, as I was dealing with a slight temperature.

Nov 17^th, after work, I joined my friend TJ in going to see the new film “Murder on the Orient Express”, which we both enjoyed a lot.

Nov 18^th, after Dana cleaned my apt, I had a private yoga session with Fabrice, and then jumped into car service into Manhattan for the “NYC Friends of Tolkien” Silmarillion roundtable discussion.  The latter was fascinating and informative.  After the roundtable, I enjoyed a delicious dinner at SongKran with several friends and discussion was on a variety of topics.

Nov 21^st, after work, I headed home to jump on a BFP Fundraising committee conference call.  It was productive and our event is coming up on the 30^th.

Nov 23^rd, on Thanksgiving Day I volunteered with ProjectFIND, and it was my 11^th year in doing so.  I worked with Jose and his wife Diane in delivering hot meals and goodies to homebound seniors in the Chelsea area of Manhattan.

Nov 24^th to 26^th, I visited the parents in upstate NY for the holiday weekend.  We had a good weekend … yardwork, chores around the house, errands, brunch out, shopping, etc.

Nov 27^th, after work, I had a physical therapy session with my therapist for my ankle / foot.

Nov 28^th, I attended the Fred Pryor seminar for Administrative Assistants, and afterwards headed to the office to tend to many assignments / meeting.

Nov 29^th, after work, I had a dental appt for final prep work on remaining permanent crowns.

Nov 30^th, after work, I attended the annual BFP Pathmakers to Peace event in Brooklyn Heights.