Dear reader, first off, an apology. This month’s post will be somewhat delayed. Though I do not wish to indulge in self-importance by imagining that these posts mark can’t miss moments on your monthly calendars, I do take pride in being consistent with publication and I do find comfort in the routine. I am sorry if I have disappointed any of you.
My intention this month was to explore the crisis unfolding in Gaza along with its sociological implications. However, I fear that sentiment is running too high. I believe that there is a risk that my thoughts and feelings are still too raw to be distilled effectively and an equal risk that any words of comfort or wisdom I may have to offer are drowned out by the rush of angry pulses racing past tympanic membranes. In short, though I have written and rewritten a post about the events that transpired on and have transpired since October 7th, I do not believe that the time is ripe to share these thoughts publicly.
I have, however, in following the conflict and in researching this post come across several insightful essays which encapsulate a great deal of what I have been feeling. In lieu of today’s post I would like to share two of those with you all here.
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https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/israel-hamas-conflict-social-media-pressure-rcna119596