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Friday, March 18, 2011
Not a Scene From a Movie
The video is not a scene from a Cormac McCarthy novel; it’s footage of Japan. I’ve never been to Japan, but the stories that have been told by my peers continue to flow with nothing but praise and admiration. Their culture, food and presentation surpass your average dedication to meticulousness. Unfortunately the catastrophe that has happened to them within the past week helps us realize that environmental disasters have no prejudice when it comes to first world countries. This concept makes us realize that no matter how well off a country is, it is still vulnerable and has no defense against an environmental tragedy. My heart and prayers don’t necessarily go out to the souls that were lost from the earthquake and tsunami. They go out to all the survivors who have been through this, are now living in this and dealing with the aftermath of mess, hunger and loneliness. There lives will never be the same. I hope they survive and turn around this heartbreak for the better.
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This post makes my eyes water a bit. Visiting Japan was the single most miraculous experience of my life. The people are so kind, and welcoming.
ReplyDeleteOne thing i've learned about the Japanese is that they have a relentless work ethic, and when something falls, it usually rises again 2x stronger. I truly hope Obama does something to help our friends over there. They really need us now, more than ever.