From the Desk of Pennwell Gray
Daily thoughts. Points to ponder. Soulful reflections. The Musings of E.M. Murphy.
It’s me again, watching every replay of September 11, 2001.
So many want to forget or repress the memories of that day, yet I hold fast to the belief that we need to remember every moment. We need to recall the shock, angst, and fear. We need to rekindle our patriotism, unity and strength.
Continue reading “9/11: Never forget. Always remember.”I must put this disclaimer first before the words that will follow. I certainly hope and pray that I will not upset, ostracize or anger anyone who chooses to read this.
If you’ve been with me this long, my gut tells me that you are a fair, rational, critical thinker who contemplates and processes information. A person who welcomes all viewpoints and opinions, even when they might oppose or challenge your own.
If I’ve described you, read on. If that portrayal doesn’t fit you, stop now.
Continue reading “Acknowledge the past. Build a better future.”“You cannot separate peace and freedom. Because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” – Malcolm X
May we never forget and may we always remember that united we stand – divided, we fall.
“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” – Gwendolyn Brooks
