Buildings Devastated By War I have been following the scenes coming out of Gaza closely during the last five days. Like most people I have been stunned by how the situation has deteriorated so quickly… this period has been the bloodiest I can remember. I had hoped that a brief ceasefire might be reached to [...]
All posts tagged 2008
The Year That Was
Posted by cjlevinson on January 1, 2009
http://cjlevinson.com/2009/01/01/the-year-that-was/
A Piece of History
I was five years old when the Berlin Wall fell. I have few memories of it happening but I do remember some of the scenes; the crowds flooding the checkpoints, the sections finally coming down. I’ve often wondered what it must have felt like at the time, to watch history unfold. Now I think I [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on November 6, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/11/06/a-piece-of-history/
A time of change
So Easter’s over for another year. It’s amazing how quickly it’s gone; I was thinking earlier that it’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of March… the year’s gone quickly, even if it has been the earliest Easter in years. I’ve always liked Easter. I’m more spiritual than religious but I like the [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on March 25, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/03/25/a-time-of-change/
Another year over
So it’s 7AM and the celebrations have just finished around Sydney Harbour, ringing in the new year. The fireworks were dazzling, and loud as usual; I’m about forty minutes outside of the CBD and could still hear them going off. Normally I don’t get carried away with the fireworks but they were impressive this year, [...]
Posted by cjlevinson on January 1, 2008
http://cjlevinson.com/2008/01/01/another-year-over/







