Very insightful. I've never seen the issues laid out like this. Send it to the mainstream press, to let them see themselves in the mirror of your words.
Thank you. The reason it is on Substack at all is that it was rejected by a paper I have been writing for. A shame but good thet people get to read it.
I have a friend who is being increasingly radicalised and passionate against Jews and Israel. She posts on Facebook. I'd like to send her your article, because you address and explain so well without being confontational
Ah, Yes, I've read your articles before. You have such a kind and gentle way of speaking truth. My husband is concerned about my substack subscriptions so I can't add another one at the moment. But I've shared this article to facebook
I agree with everything you said. That said, I can’t resist the urge to be pedantic about an extremely minor point. In Greek mythology, Poseidon’s affair with Medusa was entirely consensual. It being a rape was introduced to the story by the Romans much later.
Changed it now. But it is less sharp and striking because of you. I had do that, dont want to come dragging the Romans into the story, its long enough already!
"Sorrowful old man" (F998, JH269) pencil, black lithographic crayon, wash, white opaque watercolour, on watercolour paper, 1882, Kröller-Müller Museum.
Very insightful. I've never seen the issues laid out like this. Send it to the mainstream press, to let them see themselves in the mirror of your words.
Thank you. The reason it is on Substack at all is that it was rejected by a paper I have been writing for. A shame but good thet people get to read it.
I have a friend who is being increasingly radicalised and passionate against Jews and Israel. She posts on Facebook. I'd like to send her your article, because you address and explain so well without being confontational
Of course! This is kind of my mission in life. I have been deradicalised myself and would like to do the same for others.
Ah, Yes, I've read your articles before. You have such a kind and gentle way of speaking truth. My husband is concerned about my substack subscriptions so I can't add another one at the moment. But I've shared this article to facebook
Good luck!
I agree with everything you said. That said, I can’t resist the urge to be pedantic about an extremely minor point. In Greek mythology, Poseidon’s affair with Medusa was entirely consensual. It being a rape was introduced to the story by the Romans much later.
Changed it now. But it is less sharp and striking because of you. I had do that, dont want to come dragging the Romans into the story, its long enough already!
I understand that. Believe me, every piece of mine you’ve ever read was drastically longer in its earliest drafts.
What a shame. I have to change it now.
Excellent piece. Thank you.
Terrific article. Intelligent and articulate.
Could we see a credit for the artist of the first image please? Thanks.
Sure. Changed it. Thanks for pointing that out.
Wikipedia provides more info:
"Sorrowful old man" (F998, JH269) pencil, black lithographic crayon, wash, white opaque watercolour, on watercolour paper, 1882, Kröller-Müller Museum.
"Worn out" is actually a different drawing that became the painting "At Eternity's Gate." Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At_Eternity%27s_Gate
Ok. Not an art guy. Not really the point of the piece. But I will change it.
Seriously? Van Gogh? Would never have guessed. Thank you!