>
> > "To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of
> > the human soul."
> > ---Simone Weil
>
>Both are great quotes with a similar theme but different intent. I
>suspect the NWEI quote was aimed directly at world events in
>the middle east and elsewhere. I thought it a good attempt to
>stay out of the political arena and still make a statement about
>peace. Not that many people will take it seriously. The hawks
>seem to be having a field day at present.
>
>This world we live in does not make much sense at times. Today
>i went to my third health fair/event. At each event
>they covered nutrition and served pastries and coffee. Some
>of the exercise classes also have a coffee after with more junk
>food.
>
>At least nature makes sense. Imagine what the world would be like
>if nature writers and people like Wendell Berry were given columns
>in the local newspapers or made the news. Instead we get opinions
>from people with limited experience and questionable intellect. There
>are a few exceptions of course.
>
>jeff
