Keep wishing… I just came from two weeks in that scorched 🥵 country literally and not. When good people will stop killing each other over land is about the same time the sun will explode and let the earth 🌍 die its natural death. I long for peace and yet, it’s so elusive. Perhaps easier to paint my hair purple and just focus on the colors and beauty that surrounds us.
I fear you are sadly right about the timeline for peace. I recently visited Israel, participated in demonstrations, and returned as always full of emotion. Sometimes, for the sake of my mental health, I need to take breaks from the news, and thinking about the ideologue zealots on both sides who perpetuate the horrors.
Purple hair would help, but I'll stop at body piercings 😊
Dear Peter, I really enjoyed reading your Substack today on your Colour responses.
It was fascinating to read the comments and perspectives of your readers from nine different countries. The final comment from Tel Aviv was especially poignant as we realize that each of our reality is different from the others ... whether it is a physical war, emotional war or war against ones loved ones that shuts down the colours of our lives.
Keep on posting Peter ... and we will keep on reading and commenting! xoxo Joan
Thanks Joan for your interesting “comment on the comment” from Tel Aviv. The things that “shut down the colours of our lives”- you hit the nail on the head.
II have heard that in London, England, in the 1800’s, white and color was not worn by the upper class between what is now Memorial Day and what is now Labor Day, as their clothes would be ruined by the coal smoke that was burned in the homes and factories in London. That is also why the traditional umbrella color is black.
Thanks, Peter. I find it lovely and touching that you take everyone's comments to heart, as you do.
Another thing that occurs to me (or did I mention it before?) is that people in cooler climates tend for the more conservative colors, whereas those in warmer climes tend to do the opposite. So maybe, like one of your comments suggested, we tend to reflect what is around us. Maybe colder climates also tend to make people a bit more dour ( the Germans come to mind) and reserved because they need to spend more time indoors. I wonder, too, if religious history plays a part? Compare Presbyterianism to the Mayas's culture, for example.
Actually, you won’t believe it, but since I wrote that message, I’ve regained my hope! Listen to the last episode of “the third narrative” (podcast), by Ibrahim and Amira - Palestinian Israelis - they interviewed Ma’oz Inon who lost his parents on 7 October and is still fiercely waging peace!☮️
a pleasure to read these comments so nicely woven together for us…
Keep wishing… I just came from two weeks in that scorched 🥵 country literally and not. When good people will stop killing each other over land is about the same time the sun will explode and let the earth 🌍 die its natural death. I long for peace and yet, it’s so elusive. Perhaps easier to paint my hair purple and just focus on the colors and beauty that surrounds us.
I fear you are sadly right about the timeline for peace. I recently visited Israel, participated in demonstrations, and returned as always full of emotion. Sometimes, for the sake of my mental health, I need to take breaks from the news, and thinking about the ideologue zealots on both sides who perpetuate the horrors.
Purple hair would help, but I'll stop at body piercings 😊
Dear Peter, I really enjoyed reading your Substack today on your Colour responses.
It was fascinating to read the comments and perspectives of your readers from nine different countries. The final comment from Tel Aviv was especially poignant as we realize that each of our reality is different from the others ... whether it is a physical war, emotional war or war against ones loved ones that shuts down the colours of our lives.
Keep on posting Peter ... and we will keep on reading and commenting! xoxo Joan
Thanks Joan for your interesting “comment on the comment” from Tel Aviv. The things that “shut down the colours of our lives”- you hit the nail on the head.
One thought. There is no city I know of gaudier than Seattle as our spring flora riots against the backdrop of our seemingly ever-gray skies.
II have heard that in London, England, in the 1800’s, white and color was not worn by the upper class between what is now Memorial Day and what is now Labor Day, as their clothes would be ruined by the coal smoke that was burned in the homes and factories in London. That is also why the traditional umbrella color is black.
Thanks, Peter. I find it lovely and touching that you take everyone's comments to heart, as you do.
Another thing that occurs to me (or did I mention it before?) is that people in cooler climates tend for the more conservative colors, whereas those in warmer climes tend to do the opposite. So maybe, like one of your comments suggested, we tend to reflect what is around us. Maybe colder climates also tend to make people a bit more dour ( the Germans come to mind) and reserved because they need to spend more time indoors. I wonder, too, if religious history plays a part? Compare Presbyterianism to the Mayas's culture, for example.
Amen to all the touching comments made responding to your posts dear friend.
Actually, you won’t believe it, but since I wrote that message, I’ve regained my hope! Listen to the last episode of “the third narrative” (podcast), by Ibrahim and Amira - Palestinian Israelis - they interviewed Ma’oz Inon who lost his parents on 7 October and is still fiercely waging peace!☮️