Hi, my name is Kimberly Blessing. I'm a computer scientist, Web developer, standards evangelist, feminist, and geek. This is where I write about life, the Web, technology, women's issues, and whatever else comes to mind.
Imagining Peace
It’s been 27 years since John Lennon’s death. 27 years! It’s hard to believe, because I can recall hearing the news of his death like it happened yesterday; yet I’ve been to plenty of vigils in Central Park to prove that it’s true.
Each year it hits me hard… sometimes it’s when I’m at home in the shower getting ready for my day, sometimes it’s in the car… this year it’s been on my mind for the past few days. It’s been so long and yet our world is still so (and increasingly more) violent. For all that John did for the world, don’t we owe him? Can’t we realize his final wish?
And then there’s Yoko Ono Lennon, ever the tower of strength and spokesperson for a peaceful world. She’s posted a very moving letter to John over at IMAGINE PEACE (the focal point of an online peace demonstration that started back on October 9). Here’s the end of the letter:
Let’s not waste the lives of those we have lost. Let’s, together, make the world a place of love and joy and not a place of fear and anger. This day of John’s passing has become more and more important for so many people around the world as the day to remember his message of Peace and Love and to do what each of us can to work on healing this planet we cherish.
Let’s: Think Peace, Act Peace, and Spread Peace. John worked for it all his life.
He said, “there’s no problem, only solutions.” Remember, we are all together.
We can do it, we must. I love you!
