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Your two albums were lovely - desert scenes came alive, different from what we imagine (drab and boring) and the doors - who would have thought (other than Tom) to make an album of doors. Thanks.
Loved the pictures - Sree
Another awesome annotated stamp display !!
Detlef, I was one of the lucky ones there,twice actually, when you hear the wind through the fireplace chimneys at midnight, you wonder whose ghost is visiting their home, Rip van Winkle’s neighbour? Sree
Detlef Palm commented on "Being bad is not inevitable. It is a political choice! : Ramesh Shrestha"
9 hours ago
Well said. But it is not the same everywhere. One of the founders of the Green Party in Germany became Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor 23 years ago. At least in democracies, the Green Movement should not be considered a threat to Government, but an inspiration.
Mohonk entered the UNICEF vocabulary in early 1980's when Jim Grant rounded up a bunch of staff members and some outsiders for a talk fest on strategies and policies he wanted to propound during his tenure. It was one of the first "retreats" where his ideas on child survival were being explored within the organization. It should be remembered that UNICEF had just adopted the Basic Services policy a couple of years before Labouisse retired, and so Grant had to turn around the "ship of state "gradually by convincing the staff, especially those from the field to accept a revolutionary change in direction and priority...those of us who attended that first Mohonk were not completely sold on GOBI in the beginning....but things changed. !!!!
I never attended a Mohonk meeting, although I did get to one in Martigny. Great article and very much enjoyed the poem by John Burroughs. Made me think that those conferences at Mohonk might have better asked everyone to climb Slide Mountain - either as a 'team builder' or a 'ice breaker'. If the name of the mountain is what it suggests, a 'slide' down the mountain might have been a good approach for getting rid of those who can't stop talking.
Peter Greaves commented on "A Little History #1 : A Young Man - One Hundred Years Ago : Tom McDermott"
18 hours ago
Editor's Note: This comment was originally applied to A Little History #3. In fact, it refers to Ludwik Rajchman, not Dick Heyward February 28, 2021 at 11:47 AM Congratulations on a fascinating summary in the Update for 7-14 February. I knew who it was, because I have a copy of the biography written by his great-granddaughter, sent to me by Dick Heyward from Paris after his retirement– a very special treasure.
Luciano Calestini commented on "A Little History #3 - A First Assignment for UNICEF : Tom McDermott"
18 hours ago
Thanks so much Gianni and Tom for sharing this. I had no idea that was all going on behind the scenes back in those very difficult times in Greece (and NY, so it seems). We are very happy to pick up here in Athens where Canon Edwards and Dick left off.....by chance, both fellow Australians, an odd coincidence! Many thanks, Luciano. Luciano Calestini Representative | UNICEF Greece Country Office
Beautiful indeed!
Brilliant idea!
Love this pictures. Thanks a lot for sharing Tom
I almost didn't read this since I still sleep like a baby but reading the poem to the end, I am so glad I did. Every morning I come awake counting my blessings and I hit the sac rejoicing at the God who so bountifully blesses me. This will not be a surprise to any who knows me as a relentless Christian. Thank you for sharing the poem.
Mohonk certainly is a place to dream about. I attended a meeting there once and enjoyed the walks. Yes I count my blessings for such beautiful meeting places. Never dreamt about my office...
I agree with most answers...
Ingenious and entertaining. Much better than watching commercials....
Absolutely amazing and beautiful. I never get tired to see the variety of forms, colors and abundance in a tropical environment.
I think animals recognize much better the need for coexistence and preservation of their habitat. I don't think we are sleep walking, but the forces in charge make every effort to justify their exploitations.
Wonderful comparison, but I couldn't read the stations.
Your stamps and commentary are wonderful. I tried to buy UN First Day covers while in NY, and I saved other stamps that looked interesting. But I never organized the collection, and the children don't seem to be interested.
Horst Max Cerni commented on "A Little History #3 - A First Assignment for UNICEF : Tom McDermott"
Feb 28, 2021
Very interesting "First Assignment". I had heard stories of EJR being difficult, but I found him pleasant and humble to work with.
Peter Greaves commented on "A Little History #3 - A First Assignment for UNICEF : Tom McDermott"
Feb 28, 2021
Congratulations on a fascinating summary in the Update for 7-14 February. I knew who it was, because I have a copy of the biography written by his great-granddaughter, sent to me by Dick Heyward from Paris after his retirement– a very special treasure.
What an incredible sampling of stamps and postmarks of early UNICEF! I knew of your collection but seeing these images with the commentary makes me realize for the first time how important your collection is. So it is not only satisfying (I assume) but also invaluable to preserve. Thanks for sharing.
I was inspired by Ramesh Sheresta’s read on human beings as social animals….or rather anti social to the point of fighting nature. It brought to mind a somewhat half facetious- half serious scenario I painted a while back for a future of artificial intelligence after we destroy nature. See https://xunicefnewsandviews.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-tunnels-habib-hammam.html
Wish I had access to a lough out loud emoticon to insert. Thoroughly enjoyed these Q & As and it gave a nice break to my Saturday REST.
Ramesh Shrestha commented on "A Little History #3 - A First Assignment for UNICEF : Tom McDermott"
Feb 27, 2021
Yet, another piece of UNICEF history. Thanks Tom.
Your analogy to the humdrum NYC subway lines is indeed remarkable. Hopefully the UNICEF map will finally get all to the critical destination sooner than later!
Your treasure trove of stamps is wonderful. Did you ever envision sharing your collection with XUNICEF readers long after leaving UNICEF? Thank you!
Doreen Lobo commented on "A Little History #3 - A First Assignment for UNICEF : Tom McDermott"
Feb 27, 2021
Another fascinating history lesson for us. Thanks.
Foaud, marveloous collection enriched with the explanations!
Brilliant ! we need a new subway lines for post covid responses !
Brilliant! In your next edition you may want to extend a new subway lines to One UN and UNDAF stations! Cheers!
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Dear Horst, thanks for your compliments on my soliloquy. Would like to remind that you sent me some stamps a while back so don't be surprised if you see some of them in future issues of the Update...
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Dear Horst, thanks for your compliments on my soliloquy. Would like to remind that you sent me some stamps a while back so don't be surprised if you see some of them in future issues of the Update...
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