tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post3242559669028624751..comments2024-03-27T21:43:18.817-04:00Comments on Mille Fiori Favoriti: The TroublesPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-56840975687307141372011-05-03T07:51:22.429-04:002011-05-03T07:51:22.429-04:00What a wonderful display of passionate art with a ...What a wonderful display of passionate art with a cause. I like the last one best of all. Peace brings prosperous times for all. No mother wants her son killed or maimed no matter the reason. I heard how a lot of mothers started marchign for peace together. So moving.Houseelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524577322507027554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-7983752897485871552011-05-03T07:19:24.934-04:002011-05-03T07:19:24.934-04:00I will never understand this type of conflict. So...I will never understand this type of conflict. So sad. Brother killing brother, sister killing sister. Sea WitchSea Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139873167885665763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-62469458961249483182011-05-02T23:00:03.951-04:002011-05-02T23:00:03.951-04:00We are so incredibly fortunate and take it for gra...We are so incredibly fortunate and take it for granted far too often. Lovely photos and appreciated information on something I knew very little about (shamefully little considering I'm from Irish lines).Lisa@GrandmasBriefshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118045229896169387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-37603242524514302412011-05-02T20:41:40.552-04:002011-05-02T20:41:40.552-04:00Pat...thanks for sharing!Pat...thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-69897965494219762912011-05-02T16:28:25.078-04:002011-05-02T16:28:25.078-04:00I grew up with The Troubles as a backdrop to life ...I grew up with The Troubles as a backdrop to life in the UK. <br /><br />In 1996, myself, my husband and our two young boys (2 and 4) were only 2 streets away from the bomb which exploded in the centre of Manchester. The street where we were was covered in glass. The plate glass window we had been looking into only 30 seconds before, was shattered all over the pavement. By the grace of God we were totally unscathed. The same cannot be said for many others during those years :(Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-30596321582700955692011-05-02T16:23:22.229-04:002011-05-02T16:23:22.229-04:00This is amazing - quite a stirring post so filled ...This is amazing - quite a stirring post so filled with important information - peace is a quest many are seeking, but because of so many differences, may never find. Thanks for sharing these things - hope you are blessed,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-34526497491792890082011-05-02T15:56:24.446-04:002011-05-02T15:56:24.446-04:00Pat, What an amazing tour of sides of separation....Pat, What an amazing tour of sides of separation. Peace seems so elusive doesn't it? One fight is sorted out and another one begins. <br />I did enjoy seeing the murals and loved to see the buildings and streets.Lovella ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13870567090244361779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-27681785066852353372011-05-02T13:09:43.867-04:002011-05-02T13:09:43.867-04:00One poor young Belfast Catholics lad was sent to H...One poor young Belfast Catholics lad was sent to Houston TX with Protestant boys a couple decades ago as a means to build bridges between the faiths. Dom went on to get a doctorate in Political Science and has been sent to several international "hot spots" to aid in conflict resolution. He married a Louisiana Cajun lass, my fellow librarian. I jokingly called her the Cajun in Clover.<br /><br />They are a wonderful couple!Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-22522753436226973892011-05-02T11:45:50.322-04:002011-05-02T11:45:50.322-04:00It is hard to fathom that so much conflict centers...It is hard to fathom that so much conflict centers around religious issues. So sad! A most interesting and informative post, Pat!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-49039315384688705762011-05-02T10:50:09.270-04:002011-05-02T10:50:09.270-04:00This is a great post, you have such a great way of...This is a great post, you have such a great way of presenting the history and making us feel like we are there with you!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649792739059060169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-5969573877701341532011-05-02T08:01:47.923-04:002011-05-02T08:01:47.923-04:00Thank you for the trip through Belfast as I haven&...Thank you for the trip through Belfast as I haven't been there. I'm amazed at the walls and murals. I find it difficult to comprehend these troubles over religion and both sides Christian. I realise British rule caused a lot of the troubles too. Your post is informative and thought provoking and your comments about unity in our own countries and indeed the world are very true.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-10265803110310092902011-05-02T07:56:05.457-04:002011-05-02T07:56:05.457-04:00Such colorful ways to remember and think... Soberi...Such colorful ways to remember and think... Sobering to consider the past of Belfast. Thank you for this very moving post, Pat... I'm almost speechless... ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-20432807257274308642011-05-02T07:28:14.339-04:002011-05-02T07:28:14.339-04:00There is so much conflict but glimmers of hope for...There is so much conflict but glimmers of hope for a better future for all of them. Great post Pat.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-49625521125622650222011-05-02T06:28:22.291-04:002011-05-02T06:28:22.291-04:00What a wonderful post about the troubles in Irelan...What a wonderful post about the troubles in Ireland Pat. Isn't it sad that there must be walls in a country to divide the protestants from the catholics. WE all have one God so why do this. GReat pictures to show this to us all. Thank you very much Pat.<br />Have a great week oh and congratulations to your country on the catching of Bin Laden. FInally , but what is going to happen now.My name is Riethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794447909120646155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-8692269364479870492011-05-02T06:02:05.510-04:002011-05-02T06:02:05.510-04:00How colorful! I like mural paintings.....How colorful! I like mural paintings.....Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676590312211351910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-64623338433065753232011-05-02T04:46:11.200-04:002011-05-02T04:46:11.200-04:00You frightened me until I realized your title was ...You frightened me until I realized your title was about your trip!<br /><br />Okay, now I can exhale.<br /><br />These pictures really make my heart hurt. We are all people. Isn't there a better way to solve differences?<br /><br />This was a compelling post. It surprised me to see "The Troubles" painted about with such happy, glowing colors.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-81573494474110157592011-05-02T02:24:52.548-04:002011-05-02T02:24:52.548-04:00I am half Irish and I am so sad that, in all my tr...I am half Irish and I am so sad that, in all my travels, I did not make it to Ireland! I have enjoyed your pictures and narratives of your travels there.<br /><br />It is so sad to see these memorials and evidence of conflicts between religions and to hear about the incredible numbers who lost their lives. Hopefully, the new efforts being undertaken by all sides and the government will make these conflicts ancient history for the youth in the future of Belfast.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-70746828610104181012011-05-02T01:19:48.236-04:002011-05-02T01:19:48.236-04:00Wonderful post!
Thank you for sharing Pat.
Happy n...Wonderful post!<br />Thank you for sharing Pat.<br />Happy new week.Regina https://www.blogger.com/profile/12505077820490238917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-75776113753381700762011-05-02T01:09:32.877-04:002011-05-02T01:09:32.877-04:00How sad that humans live in constant conflict. But...How sad that humans live in constant conflict. But there is hope, as evidenced by the work towards peace. A great post, reminding us all to love others.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-81738559524373634402011-05-02T00:24:54.602-04:002011-05-02T00:24:54.602-04:00Coming from a very American Irish catholic family,...Coming from a very American Irish catholic family, this is something I could never wrap my head around. I guess it's because I've always believed that all persons are created equal. <br /><br />Thank you for this post, I was wondering if you would broach this particular topic, I'm so glad you did. I have to tell you, you did it with such eloquence. <br /><br />MaryOcean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-49737148039543342162011-05-01T22:42:04.365-04:002011-05-01T22:42:04.365-04:00Such a meaningful post Pat...the mural photos are ...Such a meaningful post Pat...the mural photos are so colorful and powerful...and that stained glass window! Wonderful!GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-44551571392247791002011-05-01T21:36:23.584-04:002011-05-01T21:36:23.584-04:00Great post sharing the efforts towards peace that ...Great post sharing the efforts towards peace that continues.Jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843762553010099404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-57654044887586479052011-05-01T21:31:40.990-04:002011-05-01T21:31:40.990-04:00Wow...peace walls still being built. I guess we ar...Wow...peace walls still being built. I guess we are so controlled by the media...we don't hear about something anymore we think it's all over. So sad... You got great pictures of all those murals. As always I have been enlightened. Hope you have a grand week Pat!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741559479032449072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-28069989024452340522011-05-01T21:18:25.738-04:002011-05-01T21:18:25.738-04:00Traveling with Pat .. always a pleasure. Thank you...Traveling with Pat .. always a pleasure. Thank you for the tour of Ireland. Such informative posts. Happy Monday!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4742343364632742295.post-9426189826346105392011-05-01T21:08:26.843-04:002011-05-01T21:08:26.843-04:00Hopefully, one day, peaceful understanding will be...Hopefully, one day, peaceful understanding will become a reality. Gorgeous photos, Pat. I've really enjoyed your tour.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.com