I’m still in shock over the horrendous massacre of eleven innocent victims at the Tree of Life Synagogue in my hometown of Pittsburgh. Coverage of the event was televised here in Italy on RAI (national television network) news, as well as in many other countries around the world. It is difficult to understand the profound hate that exists in our country against minorities, religious sects, the LGBT community – fueled by ignorance and fear. Much has been posted on social media, published in the press and broadcast over the airways these past 48 hours but we are no closer to an answer to the question of “Why?” and no closer to reaching any solution to fix this terrible chasm that afflicts our nation.
Today in Salerno, the weather took a decided turn for the worse, with high winds, torrential rain and thunder, perhaps apropos of my mood these past two days.
Today, there will be no pictures of puppies, Greek temples, sun drenched villages, or quirky street art. The seas are in turmoil.
Hopefully the sun will return tomorrow. And maybe we will figure out how to take back our country from the clutches of evil.
But damn it, I am going to eat a decadent dessert tonight.
Camino Musings 