tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post5433885646093449057..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: WestminsterJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-51393222954166157382017-03-27T11:13:36.149+01:002017-03-27T11:13:36.149+01:00The Japanese images are beautiful, they make me wa...The Japanese images are beautiful, they make me want to go back. Terrible event at Westminster, we do seem to have problems with our own society that needs addressing. Not easy in a current world climate of hate and blame.<br />On another matter I'm not sure if you followed my project with the children on the orphanage in India at the end of last year. A couple of them have unexpectedly incurred huge medical bills. I am trying to raise a small amount (in UK terms) to help pay the bills. I would be grateful if you could pass on the link to the blog that tells the stories : http://childrenoftheillam.blogspot.co.uk<br />ThanksMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16999026380030273440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-78287066059016749432017-03-26T12:43:42.321+01:002017-03-26T12:43:42.321+01:00We have thought of London often over the past few ...We have thought of London often over the past few days, and share your country's sadness and shock Jenny. I do remember the IRA years, yet somehow it seems different now. Perhaps it is not so easy to understand the agenda, and the 'why' of these attacks, which can happen anywhere. As I work in a public space, we have to be aware of safety, and know procedures if the unusual should occur. I hope dear old London feels back to normal very soon.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-9605960857988933832017-03-26T02:35:48.894+01:002017-03-26T02:35:48.894+01:00Our hearts went out - it's so terribly sad, fu...Our hearts went out - it's so terribly sad, futile and cruel when these things happen xxSue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-44973469428896637632017-03-25T09:38:29.687+00:002017-03-25T09:38:29.687+00:00It's all so damn pointless....it solves absolu...It's all so damn pointless....it solves absolutely nothing...in my opinion, anyway. Why people have to act that way beats me. They are so mentally unstable....they have no clue - they have only hate....<br /><br />Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-70736457521504631802017-03-25T09:04:29.238+00:002017-03-25T09:04:29.238+00:00It was a tragedy, Jenny. I was watching on TV Euro...It was a tragedy, Jenny. I was watching on TV Euronews and didn't believe my eyes. What's happened to the world? The most beautiful and famous place in London was a scene of tragedy. I'm so so sorry!Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-67494759070498119082017-03-25T00:08:01.684+00:002017-03-25T00:08:01.684+00:00So sad, so heartbreaking. So sad, so heartbreaking. Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-56158731519738378702017-03-25T00:06:40.729+00:002017-03-25T00:06:40.729+00:00So agree with you. I feel that Hunt was given the ...So agree with you. I feel that Hunt was given the job of demonising healthcare workers - he was loathed by teachers too, wasn't he. Perhaps his speciality is damaging public services. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-79106853607503085982017-03-25T00:05:26.314+00:002017-03-25T00:05:26.314+00:00Yes, I am afraid you're right, and it is a new...Yes, I am afraid you're right, and it is a new normal. I hope it rebounds back to the "old" normal. Trumps defeat over the healthcare bill is encouraging, even though some rejected his ideas for all the wrong reasons. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-47194585854496778772017-03-25T00:04:27.275+00:002017-03-25T00:04:27.275+00:00I am sure that the people who do this kind of thin...I am sure that the people who do this kind of thing have personality problems. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-82867080213349758782017-03-25T00:04:08.891+00:002017-03-25T00:04:08.891+00:00I wonder if the world has always been pretty awful...I wonder if the world has always been pretty awful and we were living in a bit of a fools paradise before, though, Joanne. My readings of history have always left me grateful we live now. I think I still am, but....!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86811819931867202082017-03-25T00:03:29.117+00:002017-03-25T00:03:29.117+00:00It is as well that most people can get along with ...It is as well that most people can get along with others and so many of them will step up to the plate when needed. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-2001765453838129902017-03-24T23:58:48.858+00:002017-03-24T23:58:48.858+00:00Thank you for your warm hearted response, Carlos. ...Thank you for your warm hearted response, Carlos. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-697408663289556572017-03-24T23:32:22.086+00:002017-03-24T23:32:22.086+00:00Thank you, Meike, It was quite accidental actually...Thank you, Meike, It was quite accidental actually (the blog change) but such a relief to be able to choose the colours on my blog instead of being stuck with purple and fluorescent green, etc. Yes, "Keep Calm and Carry On" about sums it up. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-17199222567522960832017-03-24T23:29:22.916+00:002017-03-24T23:29:22.916+00:00And cowardly. And cowardly. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-50044213102681800102017-03-24T23:28:34.766+00:002017-03-24T23:28:34.766+00:00Yes, I am proud of London. Nobody seems the sligh...Yes, I am proud of London. Nobody seems the slightest bit fazed. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-70219789999172923962017-03-24T23:28:11.780+00:002017-03-24T23:28:11.780+00:00I agree with you. Syria breaks my heart every da...I agree with you. Syria breaks my heart every day. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-76901831939621215422017-03-24T23:27:43.245+00:002017-03-24T23:27:43.245+00:00Always aware of it though. The papers are just de...Always aware of it though. The papers are just despicable. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-46506906661082988412017-03-24T20:52:01.807+00:002017-03-24T20:52:01.807+00:00The tragedy in Westminster is heartbreaking. My sy...The tragedy in Westminster is heartbreaking. My sympathy goes out to all the victims and my admiration to the law enforcement officials. It's a shame that our daily lives have to be constantly shadowed with fear. These barbaric, insane occurrences can happen anywhere- at any time.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-90986419993246818402017-03-24T19:36:08.359+00:002017-03-24T19:36:08.359+00:00Absolutely!!Absolutely!!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75612279982660580912017-03-24T19:36:00.107+00:002017-03-24T19:36:00.107+00:00Absolutely. I sometimes wonder if we were getting ...Absolutely. I sometimes wonder if we were getting a bit complacent before all this happened, the time has come to stand up for what we believe. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-42485530671320882142017-03-24T19:34:48.625+00:002017-03-24T19:34:48.625+00:00Yes, it was certainly an eye catching place for th...Yes, it was certainly an eye catching place for this piece of lowlife to choose. I hope you have more happy visits to Westminster in the future - I'm sure you will. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-75412651683161243352017-03-24T19:32:45.753+00:002017-03-24T19:32:45.753+00:00Thank you for your kind thoughts and your hugs, Je...Thank you for your kind thoughts and your hugs, Jeanie. Yes, the IRA bombs were part of life for decades here, and we did get used to them. I'm surprised to hear that Fox News is talking about London being on lockdown or something - everything's absolutely as usual as far as I can see. I am in awe of thsoe who put themselves into the path of danger and work round the clock to help others in this kind of situation. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-62652159227158725072017-03-24T19:31:35.631+00:002017-03-24T19:31:35.631+00:00Jenny the evil that men do knows no bounds. The IR...Jenny the evil that men do knows no bounds. The IRA hounded Liverpool (for example) for over half a century. They were not alone in being indiscriminate and evil. I have always been one of the most positive of people but I find it harder and harder not to feel dread for the future that our children are inheriting. I suspect people have said that for centuries but your and my generations have lived through relative peace in this country viewing war from afar.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-68966362535043018322017-03-24T17:20:05.185+00:002017-03-24T17:20:05.185+00:00Yes, indeed, Karen, and thank you. Yes, indeed, Karen, and thank you. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-32148899685372319372017-03-24T17:19:42.104+00:002017-03-24T17:19:42.104+00:00Absolutely spot on Mike.I don't think these ba...Absolutely spot on Mike.I don't think these barbarians can undo many years of progress. Talking to people in the Middle East I hear that ISIS is in big trouble, which doesn't make it less dangerous, unfortunately. I don't think we haven't progressed as a race,many people have always stood by, but perhaps we had become used to our views being listened to whereas now due to problems across the entire political spectrum, many people of all political persuasions feel nobody represents them any more.Something must be done to help the NHS, major teaching hospitals like Barts and St Georges are in real distress,despite heroic efforts from staff. A longstanding problem that needs addressing more than ever before. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com