"Anyone who reads the daily newspaper finds within its pages a glimpse
into the sorrow and despair that is - and always has been - a part of
human life. It can be easy to grow a bit numb and detached when reading
about large-scale violence, illness, and natural disasters or about
those age-old human vices that extract a great toll on humanity.
Sometimes, to truly understand large scale human suffering seems beyond
our comprehension.
"Perhaps that is why I sometimes find myself inexplicably moved by a
story that seems, in comparison to others, to recount a less dramatic
heartache. These are often the stories that can touch the heart more
easily because they are less overwhelming.
"Thus, I recently found myself reading what was likely intended to be a simple human-interest story. It broke my heart a bit."
In a recent commentary, writer/Professor Lucia A. Silecchia
reflected on those living in isolation from others and the offering of robotic pets substituting for real relationships.
To access Professor Silecchia's complete post, please visit:
The Pilot: Echoes: Lucia A. Silecchia: Isolation in Ordinary Times (5 FEB 25)
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