tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post2441461059422737651..comments2024-03-29T03:21:19.599-04:00Comments on Georgia Girl With An English Heart: Peace At The MonasteryKay G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-83580777265566503522015-06-19T12:14:34.219-04:002015-06-19T12:14:34.219-04:00That's one of my favorite prayers.That's one of my favorite prayers.John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-8089610641520784382015-06-19T07:42:04.523-04:002015-06-19T07:42:04.523-04:00I have read that there was a documentary done abou...I have read that there was a documentary done about his life but I have never seen it. I hope to see it one day! <br />The Monastery is beautiful. The serenity of it is extraordinary. And it was startling to read of this same peace in the book "Black Like Me".Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-67168511440081004272015-06-19T07:33:25.917-04:002015-06-19T07:33:25.917-04:00It was wonderful, the work of my hands in such a s...It was wonderful, the work of my hands in such a setting, it was a joy. xxKay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41514320276869700022015-06-18T13:02:28.850-04:002015-06-18T13:02:28.850-04:00I had never heard of John Howard Griffin - sounds ...I had never heard of John Howard Griffin - sounds like an inspiring man. The monastery looks so serene...Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-55955331866979705442015-06-18T13:02:20.593-04:002015-06-18T13:02:20.593-04:00I had never heard of John Howard Griffin - sounds ...I had never heard of John Howard Griffin - sounds like an inspiring man. The monastery looks so serene...Mike@Bit About Britainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741370413282813229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-77229869253279001762015-06-18T05:01:40.791-04:002015-06-18T05:01:40.791-04:00How wonderful to craft in such calm and serene sur...How wonderful to craft in such calm and serene surroundings.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-76841792666321419962015-06-17T12:01:32.125-04:002015-06-17T12:01:32.125-04:00After I wrote this post, I read some more about Jo...After I wrote this post, I read some more about John Howard Griffin. He was studying in France at the outbreak of World War 2, and worked for the French Resistance and helped to smuggle Jews into England.<br />Many are persecuted for their beliefs, their color, for any number of reasons...<br />Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-19630588751033169162015-06-17T11:58:32.932-04:002015-06-17T11:58:32.932-04:00Hey, we are supposed to be the HUMAN race, we forg...Hey, we are supposed to be the HUMAN race, we forget that.<br />I hope that the peace and beauty goes into the work of my hands!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-61040626883322575442015-06-17T11:24:10.169-04:002015-06-17T11:24:10.169-04:00That monastery and its trees sound so wonderful. ...That monastery and its trees sound so wonderful. <br />You don't have to be black to be persecuted. Jews have been persecuted, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-90189761603622251742015-06-17T00:25:30.213-04:002015-06-17T00:25:30.213-04:00I read about that young woman and saw reports on t...I read about that young woman and saw reports on the news....how silly of her to pretend to be what she isn't. She could still do all the good work by being herself. Let's hope she comes to realise that.<br /><br />I'm sure the peace and beauty of your surrounds shows in your crochet, Kay. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-27274738121227913282015-06-16T21:14:10.666-04:002015-06-16T21:14:10.666-04:00It's strange, isn't it? I know we will he...It's strange, isn't it? I know we will hear more about it, but hey, either you lied or you didn't!<br />I wonder, can you visit the Monastery there yourself? The Monastery here is very welcoming to all. I can see they wouldn't want you if they were all sick though! Too bad the nurses couldn't go and help them!<br />Hope you have a great week ahead, my friend. Peace.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-21937742929448844642015-06-16T21:09:37.268-04:002015-06-16T21:09:37.268-04:00There is a similar thing here...a poster of a Nati...There is a similar thing here...a poster of a Native American saying,...oh heck, I can't remember, but it was funny!<br />A one person clothing industry...I wonder how many people even use the things that make. Oh well, I like making them anyway!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-82343010281138329862015-06-16T21:06:37.078-04:002015-06-16T21:06:37.078-04:00Hey Debra! I found that out when after I posted t...Hey Debra! I found that out when after I posted this! I have never seen the movie but I would like to.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-11172221282867623672015-06-16T21:05:42.444-04:002015-06-16T21:05:42.444-04:00I had never heard of the book, just found it in th...I had never heard of the book, just found it in the library my freshman year in college. As you say, much more needs to be done. Trying to talk openly and honestly would be a good start. Peace be with you!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-78065723253043523092015-06-16T21:01:59.900-04:002015-06-16T21:01:59.900-04:00I also read this book in college, when I was 19. ...I also read this book in college, when I was 19. It was not part of a course or anything, I just found it the library and it looked interesting to me. I have never forgotten it.<br />It was so peaceful to sit there and crochet, I wanted to pass that serenity along to you!<br />(It has been years since I was in college too...1076, it would be for me! LOL)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-27703304581306995842015-06-16T20:54:49.938-04:002015-06-16T20:54:49.938-04:00Do you know, I just read a bit more about him and ...Do you know, I just read a bit more about him and he was a former monk himself. Such an interesting man, I wish more knew about him.Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-63319388982153396932015-06-16T20:53:51.657-04:002015-06-16T20:53:51.657-04:00"To be understood, as to understand"...t..."To be understood, as to understand"...that is the line that came to my mind as I was typing this post and that is why I have it here.<br />You would love the Monastery, I am thankful to live so close to it. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-10256599602523577802015-06-16T20:52:16.476-04:002015-06-16T20:52:16.476-04:00It is a truly special place!
And I love that praye...It is a truly special place!<br />And I love that prayer too. I first read it in the book "Karen" by Marie Killilea...she was a devout Catholic and she talked of the saints as if they were dear friends. Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-15886734728380881472015-06-16T20:48:57.155-04:002015-06-16T20:48:57.155-04:00I clicked on the article about Gunter Walraff. I f...I clicked on the article about Gunter Walraff. I find him very interesting and inspiring myself. The same kind of things were also said about John Howard Griffin. I read that he received death threats and went to Mexico to finish writing his book. Blacks told him it was ridiculous for him to think that he could understand what it meant to be black in the South just by riding buses for a few weeks and whites, well, you can imagine the kinds of things that they said to a white man doing this. I am not very good at understanding the complexity of an issue but I am a very good judge of character. I think that John Howard Griffin did a very noble thing and that more people should know of him and his book.<br /><br />I think that in a recent storm, lightning must have struck that tree on the left of the bench, it looked dead to me, it was totally brown. As the morning passed, the sun kept me moving from the right side of the bench, until I was as far to the left of that bench as I could get I loved having the sun light up my flying fingers but hey, it got TOO much after just a few minutes! :-)Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-51872063703559601222015-06-16T20:10:20.377-04:002015-06-16T20:10:20.377-04:00Why this woman thought she would get away with pas...Why this woman thought she would get away with passing as black is a mystery to me. Looks like the monastery was a great way to spend a day. We have a Greek Monastery near us but I've never been to see it. I was suppose to go on a tour with the hospital but the monks were all sick and it was cancelled...kind of ironic I think...anyway have a great week and thanks again for a very informative post!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-54904567910030487242015-06-16T19:36:09.877-04:002015-06-16T19:36:09.877-04:00The monastery looks nice. Not read that book but t...The monastery looks nice. Not read that book but there was a poster recently on Facebook which made me think and laugh at the same time. Europe is currently getting massive amounts of people crossing the Med from Africa every day looking for a better life and everyone seems powerless to stop it. The poster was an Aborigine in traditional pose with the words. "Homeland getting invaded by Boat People? Join the Club. Not so funny now is it?"<br />Half of Scotland came originally from Ireland and they were treated as second rate citizens as well with "No dogs or Irish" signs in hotels and folk down at the docks trying to turn back the boats. You are a one person clothing industry in your area. Very productive.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-61154321232124892392015-06-16T14:49:49.635-04:002015-06-16T14:49:49.635-04:00I remember reading "Black Like Me" when ...I remember reading "Black Like Me" when I was in high school. Didn't they make a movie of it too?Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-41699125491642228432015-06-16T13:35:51.424-04:002015-06-16T13:35:51.424-04:00Black Like Me was required reading when I was in h...Black Like Me was required reading when I was in high school. It is a look at the overt and subtle mistreatment of black people in the United States in the 50's and 60's. Many people disagree with me but I do believe great strides have been made to try to correct this. Much more needs to be done but it is better. The Monastery does look peaceful.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-28396415715888221402015-06-16T10:13:12.165-04:002015-06-16T10:13:12.165-04:00I read this book when I was a student at Miami Uni...I read this book when I was a student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, between 1963 and '65. It was electrifying! Of course, the name Conyers did not mean anything to me at the time, though from now on it will always mean the place where you live, Kay! And a monastery is always sacred space and sacred time......I love to think of you crocheting under those trees. I may have to find that book again, though I remember being very shocked by it at the time.<br /><br />(Oh, dear, I just corrected a typo where I saw I had written I was in college in 1063. Well, I may be old, but not quite in that category!)Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4716894977482967985.post-85604728049346846502015-06-16T08:05:05.080-04:002015-06-16T08:05:05.080-04:00What a special place your local monastery is! And...What a special place your local monastery is! And how i wish we had someplace similar nearby.<br /><br />It's lovely to hear that the monks welcomed Mr. Griffin. Sometimes even those who are supposed to know better do not do better.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.com