This week one of my coworkers got a frantic phonemail from her 12-year old son. He and some of his friends had gotten kicked off the school bus for throwing water at each other. I heard her tell him to go immediately to the other bus stop at the top of the hill, and not …
Author Archives: brooklyntobelfast
September 4, 2019
It has never been enough to say that communities of families are to blame for their own ills; it is the social systems and infrastructure that are at the root of social malfunction, and which ensure perpetuity for most. Belfast is no different. Generations of racism, systematic and sanctioned ostracism, have created vicious and devastating …
September 2, 2019
Or, as they say here, 2nd of September, 2019. Today was my first day; trial by fire, thrown in, sink or swim… all come to mind. I loved my time with the children, and it was good to see the mums, too. We travel down the mountain and pick them up at their homes. Car …
August 30, 2019
Today I took a very long walk, down a very steep mountain, into the center of Belfast. Here are some things I saw along the way.
August 29, 2019
I’m in Belfast. There were days I didn’t think it would actually happen, but there’s no doubt now. I was able to visit with my daughter for a few days in Dublin, which was the best, and then secured a ride with friend Madeleine, up the M1. It took about 2 hours, not counting the …
August 25, 2019
Today’s challenge will be to find a pet food store. They seem to be everywhere when I’m out walking, but now, when I need to find one close to my hotel, they seem to be miles away. Looking for directions on line, there were lots of “take the stairs”, with multiple left hand turns; visually, …
My First Blog Post
A quality education has the power to transform societies in a single generation, provide children with the protection they need from the hazards of poverty, labor exploitation and disease, and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to reach their full potential. — Audrey Hepburn I’m starting up a blog, as I begin my sabbatical …
Brooklyn to Belfast 