#11: Unlikely Encounter
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London, England | July 24, 2006 | By MARILYN MILLSTONE
“You’ve not been to Germany?” he asked. I took off my sunglasses and looked directly into his clear blue eyes. “Yes,” I said. “I’ve been to Germany. I promised to visit some American friends who were stationed in a military base there. But I couldn’t stay, because – because – I’m Jewish,” I stammered.
Marilyn Millstone is a freelance writer based in Kensington, Maryland.
Music courtesy of Robert Schumann (”Pleading Child” and “Child Falling Asleep,” performed by Donald Betts, Public Domain).
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November 5th, 2007 at 8:24 am
The world would be a better place if we somehow could have warring parties sitting down on London park benches together. Maybe the United Nations should move outdoors.
Lovely story, very well told. And not a bad German accent Marilyn!
November 7th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Thank you for shareing you story.Would it be great if all conflicts of mankind could be solved be people sitting together in a park like setting and talk thing out in stead of wars? That is my take on things,Mike G.
November 10th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Our lives are often enriched by chance encounters–if we dare ourselves to be open to them. Thank you Marilyn for reminding us that in risk there is growth and deeper understanding. And sharing your gift of communicating so beautifully! Guido