No man is an island…

Each man’s death diminishes me,

For I am involved in mankind.

Therefore, send not to know

For whom the bell tolls,

It tolls for thee.

-John Donne

Last night I was with the Young Women in our church

They were studying the scriptures

On the streets below the window of their study room were men arguing; gun shots were fired

(the police arrived and safety was ensured)

These valiant young women decided to continue their scripture study

New Yorkers tend to do that – rise above the circumstances.