tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post6873139388062958235..comments2023-10-20T08:28:27.175-07:00Comments on Writerquake: Old Postcard Wednesday--The National Cathedral, Port-au-Prince, HaitiLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-8160499858044028612010-03-06T02:17:06.961-08:002010-03-06T02:17:06.961-08:00francessa~ Great to hear from you and to have yet ...francessa~ Great to hear from you and to have yet another person (Schiller) to research! <br />I'm going crazy with changing my blog design. Hope I can get this done!<br /><br />Looking to the Stars~ You are so kind to thank me that way. But I love learning along with you! <br /><br />Hattie~ I'm honored by your comment. :)<br /><br />earthtoholly~ So glad you like the postcard as much as I do. It's sad that your friend's honeymoon spots are undoubtedly wiped out, so thank god they got photos to keep the memories vivid. <br /><br />Darlene~ Yes, that is how their marriage affected me also. And I was quite taken by their dressing up so beautifully in the midst of all that destruction. <br />Real dignity.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-66657744005732317462010-03-05T16:05:09.677-08:002010-03-05T16:05:09.677-08:00A poignant story. It is inspiring to know that lif...A poignant story. It is inspiring to know that life continues to go on in the face of adversity.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-34020397714731006252010-03-05T15:41:21.314-08:002010-03-05T15:41:21.314-08:00What a prize this postcard is, Lydia. And good luc...What a prize this postcard is, Lydia. And good luck to that couple who tied the knot among the ruins...I like that idea. An elementary school friend posted on FB a few photos from his Haitian honeymoon in the late 70s. Very sad that most all of what was on the landscape may now be gone...earthtohollyhttp://earthtoholly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-65701554368962490982010-03-05T14:28:48.331-08:002010-03-05T14:28:48.331-08:00Lydia: What a wonderful post. I really thought it ...Lydia: What a wonderful post. I really thought it was special.Hattiehttp://hattie.typepad.com/hatties_web/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-65005653101624044932010-03-05T13:52:52.004-08:002010-03-05T13:52:52.004-08:00This is a great post! I haven't heard of the m...This is a great post! I haven't heard of the monument of men,I am so glad that there are people like this around. And people like you, who share these wonderful things with us!Looking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-8722893677607800292010-03-05T11:29:35.597-08:002010-03-05T11:29:35.597-08:00Wonderful old postcard! The wedding reminds me of ...Wonderful old postcard! The wedding reminds me of Friedrich Schiller's: "And new life blossoms in the ruins".<br /><br />Thanks for pointing out the Monuments Men Foundation, sounds very interesting!francessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444610284524067406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-50743833401160553092010-03-04T23:22:17.593-08:002010-03-04T23:22:17.593-08:00Melinda~ Thank you for the kind comments.
I loved...Melinda~ Thank you for the kind comments. <br />I loved this old postcard when I saw it online. There were others, but not as old as this one, and I thought it was special. <br />I hope they rebuild this cathedral. Funny, prior to the earthquake I knew nothing about it and now I care about what happens to it. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-59255005645023729882010-03-04T16:49:28.888-08:002010-03-04T16:49:28.888-08:00It's wonderful that people are putting energy ...It's wonderful that people are putting energy into reconstructing and rebuilding not only the "necessary" essentials but also the cultural essentials that are so central to any society's self-concept and history. And even better, Lydia, that you subtly remind us that the people of Haiti continue to be devastated by this earthquake. The story is off the front page--but it hasn't gone away. Haiti still needs our attention, love, and support.<br /><br />Thanks for this important post today--and loved the old postcards (as usual). :)<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttp://blog.melindaville.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-27244813595298180862010-03-04T03:07:52.369-08:002010-03-04T03:07:52.369-08:00the watercats~ Thanks much. I thought the photo wa...the watercats~ Thanks much. I thought the photo was great, too. I'm pretty sure that is the groom in the video. <br /><br />Phivos~ I am so glad that you do!<br /><br />kww~ Thank you for your appreciation of the post and for joining me in admiration of The Monuments Men.<br /><br />Amy~ <em>This is what I love about the world of blogging. Learning, sharing, and being part of a community of like minded folks. So thank you!</em><br />Thank YOU, Amy, for your comments and for mentioning me in that great ABC Wednesday post at your blog. :)Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-32010130283313241632010-03-03T07:43:58.858-08:002010-03-03T07:43:58.858-08:00Lydia, You've done it again! Now I will need t...Lydia, You've done it again! Now I will need to spend much time exploring your links. I did watch the wedding video - those people are strong. The postcard you posted - fantastic!<br /><br />I also wanted to let you know that I "borrowed" your Cities at Night link for part of my "Geography" post for ABC Wednesday. That post stayed with me for days and my husband, who rarely even looks at my blog, found it fascinating.<br /><br />This is what I love about the world of blogging. Learning, sharing, and being part of a community of like minded folks. So thank you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080418514689447091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-27004384859262836022010-03-03T07:30:38.523-08:002010-03-03T07:30:38.523-08:00Lydia - this is a great, beautiful, touching posti...Lydia - this is a great, beautiful, touching posting. I had not heard of the monument men - but I have now. Thank you for telling about them. <br /><br />Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-80651935477104305722010-03-03T05:36:12.700-08:002010-03-03T05:36:12.700-08:00I love so much all these old post cards!I love so much all these old post cards!Phivos Nicolaideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149376242558001013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4039445774186145767.post-8598403873530340992010-03-03T04:22:36.269-08:002010-03-03T04:22:36.269-08:00This was such a moveing post, the spirit og humani...This was such a moveing post, the spirit og humanity is such a wonder thing when focused properly. I love the photo of the fella cleaning the girls shoes.. amidst chaos... a very human gesture :-)Batteson.Indhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846214578565824955noreply@blogger.com