"A victory? What have we won? We've won a rock in the middle of a wasteland, on the shores of a poisoned sea." Cornelius Flavius Silva, speaking of Masada
And worse, what we are experiencing, right now as we speak with this vaccine attack, might just rival or even, Heaven forbid, surpass the evil of the Holocaust.
I love your stories. You have had a fascinating life well worth sharing. I always value your perspective even if I don't completely agree with everything you say.(how would that even be possible?)
I can't help but question how bad things really are in Ukraine if their "leader" has time to be a jetsetter. The current pictures coming out of DC are revolting. I have a better understanding why the government went to war against the Mafia. They were trying to eliminate the competition.
Regardless of the number of Jews killed in Germany, no one with more than two brain cells could deny that Jews were treated horribly. I can't believe that there's a debate. To a lesser degree those who have stood against the narrative regarding covid and the "vaccines" have been treated like scum. I really don't think Nazi Germany is a good blueprint.
As the year ends, let's pray next year will be better. I wish I could feel more hopeful.
But tomorrow I will celebrate the birth of Christ with my family and be grateful for our many blessings. Dear Karen, I wish you the same. Merry Christmas.
What a great article! I enjoyed reading it so much. Our worldviews are very similar and I'm sure that helps, but you are such a gifted writer, as well, that it's always a pleasure to read your articles.
Merry Christmas! And we can only hope for peace and better days in the year ahead.
Re: colonizing distant planets: if "we" do that, it'll be to make a handful of plutocrats richer while extracting yet more wealth from working stiffs. The plutocrat-supporting politicians will, of course, claim that this is somehow good for all of us. LOL
Both essays are fantastic and my sentiments exactly, in regards to the Ukrainian. I hope people really get a feel for who you are as a writer, a person and a woman in your last few writings. With the glimpse you’ve opened into your life over the last several months of “getting to know you” I think you’re incredibly inspiring in all 3 categories. While catching up this morning using my new EarPods☺️I had to give a little chuckle (with no disrespect to anyone) when you began with “Yes, the Holocaust happened”...then I felt sorry for the people that haven’t yet, had the chance to hear about your amazing travels, blessed testimonies and many, many experiences since childhood.
I have learned so much because of your research! Which has inspired me to continue in my own. Hope they go back and read about your life, it’s worth it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Of course what happened to a very large number of Jews during WWII was horrendous and difficult for us to comprehend and even forgive (but isn't that what a Christian is supposed to do?), but I'm troubled when anyone refers to "the Holocaust" without qualifying it; for example, by pointing out that many Christians were among those sent to the work camps. For example, the records show that more Catholics died in Ausschwitz than Jews! The routinely claimed figure of "6 million" deaths (usually attributed to gassing) has never been proven: it remains as a kind of mantram, used to silence questioning - including any questioning of the "right" of Jews to "reclaim their ancestral lands". In reality, most Jewish residents of Israel have no 'ancestral' ties to Palestine. Their continuing theft of Palestinian territory - and the routine murder of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are clear breaches of international law. But everyone is afraid of condemning Israel and international Jewry because of the "Holocaust" mantram which continues to be used to silence criticism. Christians should not be complicit with that.
Merry Christmas, dear Karen! I imagine you sitting in the middle of the floor surrounded by heaps of notes, diaries, pictures, etc that your mother and family gifted to you. What a beautiful gift, and you share them with us, and they live on! It's masterful, really (can one even say such a thing these days?,) your writing, despite those who would take it and twist it and try to make it fit their own ideas. Best wishes to you and for you in the New Year, also!
I've always wondered why people allow themselves to be abused. Women, particularly, frequently say their smaller size, weaker muscles, and lesser aggressiveness makes them defenseless. That's always untrue. It's a matter of confidence, and of training. Anyone can learn to discourage attackers, effectively and consistently. Most bullies actually have pretty poor skills, using their aggression as cover for their insecurities. Interesting you mention the Jews. They developed effective self defense techniques in the nazi ghettos, and have developed it into a formal practice called Krav Maga. Highly recommended, especially for the insecure.
And worse, what we are experiencing, right now as we speak with this vaccine attack, might just rival or even, Heaven forbid, surpass the evil of the Holocaust.
Thank you.
I love your stories. You have had a fascinating life well worth sharing. I always value your perspective even if I don't completely agree with everything you say.(how would that even be possible?)
Merry Christmas Karen!
Merry Christmas. I enjoy your work. Many Blessings in the new year.
Thanks Karen beautifullly written grace and peace to you!
Merry Christmas, Karen! May we always be able to say that and celebrate the Nativity of Christ!
Another thoughtful timely post.
I can't help but question how bad things really are in Ukraine if their "leader" has time to be a jetsetter. The current pictures coming out of DC are revolting. I have a better understanding why the government went to war against the Mafia. They were trying to eliminate the competition.
Regardless of the number of Jews killed in Germany, no one with more than two brain cells could deny that Jews were treated horribly. I can't believe that there's a debate. To a lesser degree those who have stood against the narrative regarding covid and the "vaccines" have been treated like scum. I really don't think Nazi Germany is a good blueprint.
As the year ends, let's pray next year will be better. I wish I could feel more hopeful.
But tomorrow I will celebrate the birth of Christ with my family and be grateful for our many blessings. Dear Karen, I wish you the same. Merry Christmas.
What a great article! I enjoyed reading it so much. Our worldviews are very similar and I'm sure that helps, but you are such a gifted writer, as well, that it's always a pleasure to read your articles.
Merry Christmas! And we can only hope for peace and better days in the year ahead.
Re: colonizing distant planets: if "we" do that, it'll be to make a handful of plutocrats richer while extracting yet more wealth from working stiffs. The plutocrat-supporting politicians will, of course, claim that this is somehow good for all of us. LOL
Did anyone publish your mom's journal?
Both essays are fantastic and my sentiments exactly, in regards to the Ukrainian. I hope people really get a feel for who you are as a writer, a person and a woman in your last few writings. With the glimpse you’ve opened into your life over the last several months of “getting to know you” I think you’re incredibly inspiring in all 3 categories. While catching up this morning using my new EarPods☺️I had to give a little chuckle (with no disrespect to anyone) when you began with “Yes, the Holocaust happened”...then I felt sorry for the people that haven’t yet, had the chance to hear about your amazing travels, blessed testimonies and many, many experiences since childhood.
I have learned so much because of your research! Which has inspired me to continue in my own. Hope they go back and read about your life, it’s worth it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Of course what happened to a very large number of Jews during WWII was horrendous and difficult for us to comprehend and even forgive (but isn't that what a Christian is supposed to do?), but I'm troubled when anyone refers to "the Holocaust" without qualifying it; for example, by pointing out that many Christians were among those sent to the work camps. For example, the records show that more Catholics died in Ausschwitz than Jews! The routinely claimed figure of "6 million" deaths (usually attributed to gassing) has never been proven: it remains as a kind of mantram, used to silence questioning - including any questioning of the "right" of Jews to "reclaim their ancestral lands". In reality, most Jewish residents of Israel have no 'ancestral' ties to Palestine. Their continuing theft of Palestinian territory - and the routine murder of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are clear breaches of international law. But everyone is afraid of condemning Israel and international Jewry because of the "Holocaust" mantram which continues to be used to silence criticism. Christians should not be complicit with that.
Nail on the head, "all governments are corrupt."
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, dear Karen! I imagine you sitting in the middle of the floor surrounded by heaps of notes, diaries, pictures, etc that your mother and family gifted to you. What a beautiful gift, and you share them with us, and they live on! It's masterful, really (can one even say such a thing these days?,) your writing, despite those who would take it and twist it and try to make it fit their own ideas. Best wishes to you and for you in the New Year, also!
No, it’s not the a growing anti-semetism.
Who was Sem, just one of the son’s. It’s all about looking for truth, nowadays. It’s all about Khazarians and what they did and still do with Sem.
I've always wondered why people allow themselves to be abused. Women, particularly, frequently say their smaller size, weaker muscles, and lesser aggressiveness makes them defenseless. That's always untrue. It's a matter of confidence, and of training. Anyone can learn to discourage attackers, effectively and consistently. Most bullies actually have pretty poor skills, using their aggression as cover for their insecurities. Interesting you mention the Jews. They developed effective self defense techniques in the nazi ghettos, and have developed it into a formal practice called Krav Maga. Highly recommended, especially for the insecure.