Within the Mechanism: A Bridge as a Metaphor in a Time of Chaos
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“Anyone can shoot chaos. But the most perceptive photographers can make compelling pictures out of uninteresting moments.” - Alex Tehrani
As we grapple with the consequences of the events in Afghanistan, it would seem clear we have disengaged with our many partners in the far mountains and deserts. By leaving behind so many in such chaos, what example have set? What will future partners think of our promises? It's so important to be clear about our mission, accomplish it, and return unentangled. But there is still much we must remain engaged with, interested in, committed to. Let's never lose the meaning of our collective sacrifice, the purpose of our enterprise. We must remain with an open hand outstretched, not a clenched fist cocked back. We need to keep the bridges we've built in good repair and constantly used. As I wrote in my post on August 7, 2021...
What a glorious thing is a bridge, a link between two places no longer divided but connected! The great cantilevers of our iconic cable-stayed treasure, how blessed we are to have this beeline link up and down our southern Delaware seashore. As we peer up ‘Within the Mechanism,’ we dream of distant shores, tall ships, and blue beach beauty. How we love our graceful Indian River Bridge.
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