We're all safe in Paris...
My parents MIRACULOUSLY were booked on the only airline stupid enough to fly through volcanic ash and arrived only six hours later than scheduled. Thank goodness. Ariel and i arrived from Switzerland by train and are immersing ourselves in the Paris experience...for example, lots of baguettes and brie are involved.
So basically we are having a Vermont party here in Paris. People are stuck here...the Kenneys and the Pattises. So we're all hanging out here in the Kenney's apartment. It feels like Vermont inside but when we look out our window it looks like Paris. It's very strange. I can't believe this coincidence!
It's amazing not only that other Vermonters are here...but they're actually staying two doors down!!!! We discovered it this morning and were completely blown away.
Anyway Paris looks amazing so far...I can't wait to see more of it (and post about it, of course)!
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Em
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Tell Jim his Herald crew is glad he made it through the ash! We were all wondering. Finally realized to check the blog:)
ReplyDeleteHave a great time!
Eyjafjallajökull. Say that three time fast…or even once.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is well! We just got back from spring break here and will be sending you a more extensive response to your posts once we get sorted.
In the meantime, however, I wonder if the Reporter or the Herald would be interested in hearing a first hand account of the impact of the Icelandic volcano?
Mr. Finley & Ms. Cioffredi
“Don’t dance on a volcano” French Proverb
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ReplyDelete(Obviously, we are experiencing technology issues of our own on this side of the pond.)
ReplyDeleteThinking of current events and your recent travels Jean-Jacques Rousseau (born in Switzerland and raised in France) comes to mind. Rousseau believed that, fundamentally, man is good and will work for the benefit of the greater society.
We are curious to know what your impressions have been of the interactions among the people who are impacted by the volcanic ash.
Have you seen a difference in how people interact? Is the tone among people different? Has there been more or less cooperation?
Often, common adversities can be transformed into opportunities for unity. Are there examples that you have seen where individuals or groups have come together as a result of dealing with the ash troubles?
How might the ability to learn to transform adversities into opportunities around this relatively benign problem be a template for larger societal issues?
Think of the concept that through unity we can overcome both diversities and adversities.
Is this realistic? What have been your experiences? Are societies as likely to come together through adversities as individuals?
Mr. Finley & Ms. Cioffredi
“We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them.”
Jean Jacques Rousseau
That IS amazing -- Vermonters everywhere you go! I can't believe you're at the tail end of this marvelous adventure! Hope your next couple of weeks are even MORE amazing and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteXXXXoooooo, Tammy