The old back having “gone” again New Year’s Eve night was spent at home, rather than at the usual party, watching the countdown and the Pyrotechnics on the TV. They were amazing to see, even on the small screen and I watched enthralled by the well-structured and paced show, this year focusing around Big Ben and the Wheel.
This morning’s news featured the New Year being rung in with celebrations around the globe, a lot of very, very expensive fireworks and then one huge candlelit vigil.
And as much as I enjoyed the show and as much as I get that these joyous, expansive displays, for events, cement, for a short time, the unity of people and lifts their spirits.
But, and it is a huge but, I just can’t let go of the thought that the amount of wealth expended around the world, that quite literally went up in smoke last night, could have fed the starving of the world!
At the end of the day the most powerful image that I am left with is that of the candlelit vigil, which costs little and, you’ll know if you have ever taken part in one, can lift your heart and really bring home to you the connection of all humanity.
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