Comments on: War is not healthy

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:07:37 +0000

I graduated from Kent State in 1967, just a few years before the infamous protest. Trouble certainly was brewing even then. Kent State was a bucolic campus at one time, but even there violence intruded. I think the effect on children is not often considered, thank you for reminding all of us, we need to remember. Peace is elusive.

By: Dad

Dad — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:51:35 +0000

You struck home again girl, don’t ever give up on peace.

Most interesting how your sister responded and the
fact that your dad survived 2 wars and missed Nam.

Sometimes you just get tired of fighting and search for real peace.

By: Sis

Sis — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:47:43 +0000

I never realized as your older sister how that whole ethos was affecting you. It was a strange time and place to be a teenager, wondering if the older of the brothers who lived next door would come back intact (he did), hoping the boys in my class would not be drafted (it ended just as most of them came of age) and no doubt a significant source of my own life-long yearning and working for peace in its every manifestation. Yesterday I learned that my manager’s husband is in Iraq, and I have a new appreciation for what she is dealing with day to day. I’m still hoping – and praying- the grown-ups in charge will come to their senses.

By: elisa kleven

elisa kleven — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:19:21 +0000

Alice, thank you so much for your eloquent thoughts on your WAR IS NOT HEALTHY necklace. My teenage daughter also loves to wear the necklace, which makes her “feel safe” (as you insightfully put it), and connects her to a grandmother she never knew: I am “another daughter” of Lorraine and another sister to Carol Schneider, who revived and safeguards our Mom’s much needed reminder about war. I am so glad that her piece lives on in people like you and your daughter!

By: Thom

Thom — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:00:59 +0000

Very well written. It is a strange world. Yesterday, there was an auction of Ghandi’s glasses, sandals and bowl. Representatives from India said the items were a national treasure. The owner a true pacifist said he would not auction the items and give them to India, if the would give more money for health care to it citizens. The auction continued. The items collected over the years sold for 1.8 million dollars…glasses, sandals a bowl. India paid the price. Now it is their national treasure.

By: Michelle Pursel

Michelle Pursel — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:25:43 +0000

I don’t usually get choked up reading your posts, but this one got me. I am grateful to have a friend who can put into writing what others are feeling.

By: Carol Schneider

Carol Schneider — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:39:02 +0000

I am so touched by your moving musing- It is always heartstopping for me to hear and realize what an impact my mother’s work made on so many mothers, daughters, granddaughters and others in such a personal way. I am really honored that you have such significant memories and feelings about this message and the necklace. Thanks so much for sharing it-
Best Regards,
Carol Schneider