Writing

There are a lot of things to write, as much as I have a lot to read. But same problem, making time.

Concerning current events, I want to write about the recent ruling of UNESCO about the Tomb of the Patriarchs. I did write multiple 140-character limited comments but I want to write something better, like an essay. Well, I'll just have to consolidate those comments and make them more cohesive.

There are also comments and reactions left unsaid and unwritten concerning dramas and movies even musical plays I've watched. I kind of miss the time when I was quick to write after finishing a material. But then those were the times that I didn't have much to do.

Personally, I don't know if there is much to write or anything interesting. Maybe I still have to write as a scribe would as I might need a reference one day. Or maybe because I just need to unload my mind with thoughts.

Now Playing: Dream High 2 OST - Hello to Myself

Prince of Fire

by Daniel Silva.

Mid-2007. We were at a different bookstore at Serendra. We were asked what we wanted and I picked The Prince of Fire. But it took me 8 years before mustering the intent of reading this book. Truth be told, I've had enough of deception. It took a toll on my soul. For the record, The Prince of Fire is the latest, and probably the first book this year, in months that brought me places: Vienna, France (I've "been" to a lot.), Israel, Lebanon, and even Egypt. For the past couple of week, it kept me distracted from the troubles at work. And I am grateful.

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Gabriel Allon is back in Venice after unmasking Erich Radek, when a terrible explosion in Rome leads to a disturbing personal revelation: the existence of a dossier in terrorist hands that strips away his secrets, lays bare his history. Hastily recalled home, drawn once more into the heart of a service he had once forsaken, Gabriel finds himself stalking an elusive master-terrorist across a landscape drenched in generations of blood, the trail turning upon itself until, finally, he can no longer be certain who is stalking whom. And when at last the showdown comes, it will not be Gabriel alone who is threatened with destruction - for it is not his history alone that has been laid bare.

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Art restorer Gabriel Allon. He's probably the most troubled lead character I've known from a thriller novel. His issues however, are valid. I find it interesting.

It seems like I've lost the thoughts I've had about and while reading this novel. One thing remains though, or two rather. One, it's good to have a book that brings me to places. I've gone to Europe especially France and the Canaan (Israel-Lebanon-TransJordan). Two, it also brought tears to my eyes. I was moved to tears for various reasons while reading Prince of Fire.

If I am to share one particular thing that moved my core and soul, it was the mere mention of the name Adolf Eichmann. At first I forgot who he was although the name rang a bell. Even so, I felt a pang in my chest when I first read his name. Then my suspicion was right, that he was involved in the Holocaust. But he was not just involved. He was also an architect of this great genocide act. It went on, that hurting feeling whenever I come across his name.

Books.

Israeli-Palestinian discussions

I find it amusing that a talk about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict would be set here in Baguio City. Not that it's impossible; it just seems like I've come to the right place at the right time. Hopefully. And I thank God that I have found that section in the newspaper about this talk or lecture.

There are two talks/lectures/discussion about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The first was held this afternoon at the Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary Auditorium with Prof. Adonis Elumbre as the guest speaker. The second set of discussion will be tomorrow, same place.

The discussion earlier was presented in a... I'd say "contemporary" setting. The religious "background" was not included, but I'd say it wasn't even enough to cover the complexity of the issue minus the religious factor. Well, there was no enough time for such an issue as huge and as escalating as the Middle East conflict.

It's insufficient to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without taking into consideration a lot, if not all, factors involved.

As for what's currently going on in Israel and Gaza right now, I grieve what the Palestinians are going through. I've been thinking about it last night. They're like a sheep without a shepherd.

May the good Lord, the God of Israel, send forth whom He has raised up to keep and bring peace in the land of His friend Abraham, for such a time as this.