Friday, April 19
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gottawonderToday I am grateful for:
Waking up (as I often do) to sweet kitty snuggles.
The farrier said she was coming at 3, but by the time I went outside (just before 3), she was already there and had started on Wonder. It's OKAY because I know and trust this farrier, but it's kind of unsettling all the same.
She trimmed Wonder, and the two ponies (Dandy and Ursula) and it all went well.
It's nice to chat with her, she's a very nice person.
Then I went to see River, and R was there washing one of the horses (a pony, actually) that will be in the Love of Liberty fundraiser event on Sunday.
River did well today. I worked hard to project ENERGY, and worked on getting River more forward in...well...pretty much everything. I think I still worked harder than he did.
We worked on the barrel pattern both with me on the ground with him, and ridden, and it was okay. As I've said, I would rather just be safe and precise and "peppy" rather than fast and reckless.
For those who wonder, no, this is not going to be "top speed barrel racing". Just kind of peppy trotting.
Then I stayed and worked with Quidley during the girl with health challenges's lesson. She was in a really good mood today, and her lesson went well. She's doing more trotting these days, which isn't easy for her as she's not very strong and posting is a real challenge. Give her credit for her progress.
I came home about the same time as my Sweetie, home from the climbing gym. I hopped in the bath to warm up, and we caught up on our day and watched some "Boardwalk Empire".
Palestine is kind of going to feel like an exact copy of the history of Israel, because it pretty much IS, except for some lines that say one side is Israel, and the other side is Palestine, EXCEPT it is the "other guy" in most of the modern conflicts.
"Palestine's ancient history spans thousands of years, with its crossroads location witnessing the rise and fall of empires, shaping world history. The Canaanites, Israelites, Semitics, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines all left their mark on the land. In addition to its historical significance Palestine holds profound religious importance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Sacred sites such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque draw countless pilgrims and visitors each year. Throughout history the region has seen periods of coexistence and conflict between different religious and ethnic groups. Notably, during the Middle Ages, when Jewish communities faced persecution, they found refuge and protection under Muslim rule in Palestine and the wider Islamic world. The Ottoman Empire, which controlled Palestine from the 16th century until its collapse at the end of World War I, provided a sanctuary for Jews fleeing persecution in Europe. The end of the Ottoman rule marked a new chapter in Palestine's history. Following World War I, the British Empire assumed control of the region under the League of Nations mandate. The British Mandate for Palestine, established in 1920, brought significant changes to the political and social landscape of the area, setting the stage for the conflicts and struggles that would follow."
The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 has created conflicts (though there were PLENTY before that), mainly because Palestine doesn't accept the validity of the State of Israel, both nations want to control "the holy land", and the basic disagreements between Muslim and Jewish people.
Once again, if you want to learn about the various conflicts, off you go then.
Modern day Palestine was established in 1988, though again it struggles to have it's modern borders and identity accepted as valid, and they are constantly shifting.
Since 2007, there have been divisions WITHIN Palestine, between two groups; the Hamas (Sunni-Islamic militant group) and the Fatah(a social democratic group). There are ongoing armed conflicts between these two groups.
So, between conflicts with Israel, and within itself, the dream of a peaceful, established Palestine seems very uncertain.
Like Israel, Palestine is diversified and progressing into science and technology like Israel. It has suffered a lot from war, leaving it's economy unstable as investors hesitate to bring their business there in uncertain times, and the agricultural sector has suffered without a strong labor force, access to markets, or enough water (limited by Israel, and the simple fact of being mostly a desert).
"Manufacturing in Palestine includes sectors such as textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, furniture, and electronics.[235] Some notable products are garments, olive oil, dairy products, furniture, ceramics, and construction materials.[236] Before the second intifada, Palestine had a strong industrial base in Jerusalem and Gaza. Barriers erected in the West Bank have made movement of goods difficult; the blockade of the Gaza Strip has severely affected the territory's economic conditions."
There are massive reserves of oil and gas, though that is also not moving forward as much as it could due to ongoing conflicts and uncertainty. At the moment, Palestine does not produce it's own fossil fuels, but imports them, and uses that to generate electricity. It is trying to develop solar power to decrease it's dependency on fossil fuel.
Similar to Israel, there is a high level of education and skilled labor.
I can't find a very straight forward explanation of it's government. This is what Wikipedia says "The politics of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) take place within the framework of a semi-presidential multi-party republic, with a legislative council, an executive president, and a prime minister leading the cabinet."
Yeah.
Geographically, it has coastline on the Mediterranean, as well as hills and desert, but also greener valleys along the Jordan River.
It has a lot of environmental challenges like desertification, salinization of soil, pollution from waste management issues as well as contamination of ground water.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine
Palestine relies heavily on international aid.
I'm trying SO HARD to figure out what Israel even IS, or what Palestine even IS, it's nuts. The borders keep changing, the countries otherwise seem exactly the same, nothing makes sense.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54116567
Believe it or not, there's tons of tourism. Even now? Who knows. Apparently none of the conflicts seem to interfere with the faithful going to Jerusalem, so who knows.
https://youtu.be/iRYZjOuUnlU?si=joUfCfgfk_zNxXyo
Waking up (as I often do) to sweet kitty snuggles.
The farrier said she was coming at 3, but by the time I went outside (just before 3), she was already there and had started on Wonder. It's OKAY because I know and trust this farrier, but it's kind of unsettling all the same.
She trimmed Wonder, and the two ponies (Dandy and Ursula) and it all went well.
It's nice to chat with her, she's a very nice person.
Then I went to see River, and R was there washing one of the horses (a pony, actually) that will be in the Love of Liberty fundraiser event on Sunday.
River did well today. I worked hard to project ENERGY, and worked on getting River more forward in...well...pretty much everything. I think I still worked harder than he did.
We worked on the barrel pattern both with me on the ground with him, and ridden, and it was okay. As I've said, I would rather just be safe and precise and "peppy" rather than fast and reckless.
For those who wonder, no, this is not going to be "top speed barrel racing". Just kind of peppy trotting.
Then I stayed and worked with Quidley during the girl with health challenges's lesson. She was in a really good mood today, and her lesson went well. She's doing more trotting these days, which isn't easy for her as she's not very strong and posting is a real challenge. Give her credit for her progress.
I came home about the same time as my Sweetie, home from the climbing gym. I hopped in the bath to warm up, and we caught up on our day and watched some "Boardwalk Empire".
Palestine is kind of going to feel like an exact copy of the history of Israel, because it pretty much IS, except for some lines that say one side is Israel, and the other side is Palestine, EXCEPT it is the "other guy" in most of the modern conflicts.
"Palestine's ancient history spans thousands of years, with its crossroads location witnessing the rise and fall of empires, shaping world history. The Canaanites, Israelites, Semitics, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines all left their mark on the land. In addition to its historical significance Palestine holds profound religious importance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Sacred sites such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque draw countless pilgrims and visitors each year. Throughout history the region has seen periods of coexistence and conflict between different religious and ethnic groups. Notably, during the Middle Ages, when Jewish communities faced persecution, they found refuge and protection under Muslim rule in Palestine and the wider Islamic world. The Ottoman Empire, which controlled Palestine from the 16th century until its collapse at the end of World War I, provided a sanctuary for Jews fleeing persecution in Europe. The end of the Ottoman rule marked a new chapter in Palestine's history. Following World War I, the British Empire assumed control of the region under the League of Nations mandate. The British Mandate for Palestine, established in 1920, brought significant changes to the political and social landscape of the area, setting the stage for the conflicts and struggles that would follow."
The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 has created conflicts (though there were PLENTY before that), mainly because Palestine doesn't accept the validity of the State of Israel, both nations want to control "the holy land", and the basic disagreements between Muslim and Jewish people.
Once again, if you want to learn about the various conflicts, off you go then.
Modern day Palestine was established in 1988, though again it struggles to have it's modern borders and identity accepted as valid, and they are constantly shifting.
Since 2007, there have been divisions WITHIN Palestine, between two groups; the Hamas (Sunni-Islamic militant group) and the Fatah(a social democratic group). There are ongoing armed conflicts between these two groups.
So, between conflicts with Israel, and within itself, the dream of a peaceful, established Palestine seems very uncertain.
Like Israel, Palestine is diversified and progressing into science and technology like Israel. It has suffered a lot from war, leaving it's economy unstable as investors hesitate to bring their business there in uncertain times, and the agricultural sector has suffered without a strong labor force, access to markets, or enough water (limited by Israel, and the simple fact of being mostly a desert).
"Manufacturing in Palestine includes sectors such as textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, furniture, and electronics.[235] Some notable products are garments, olive oil, dairy products, furniture, ceramics, and construction materials.[236] Before the second intifada, Palestine had a strong industrial base in Jerusalem and Gaza. Barriers erected in the West Bank have made movement of goods difficult; the blockade of the Gaza Strip has severely affected the territory's economic conditions."
There are massive reserves of oil and gas, though that is also not moving forward as much as it could due to ongoing conflicts and uncertainty. At the moment, Palestine does not produce it's own fossil fuels, but imports them, and uses that to generate electricity. It is trying to develop solar power to decrease it's dependency on fossil fuel.
Similar to Israel, there is a high level of education and skilled labor.
I can't find a very straight forward explanation of it's government. This is what Wikipedia says "The politics of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) take place within the framework of a semi-presidential multi-party republic, with a legislative council, an executive president, and a prime minister leading the cabinet."
Yeah.
Geographically, it has coastline on the Mediterranean, as well as hills and desert, but also greener valleys along the Jordan River.
It has a lot of environmental challenges like desertification, salinization of soil, pollution from waste management issues as well as contamination of ground water.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_Palestine
Palestine relies heavily on international aid.
I'm trying SO HARD to figure out what Israel even IS, or what Palestine even IS, it's nuts. The borders keep changing, the countries otherwise seem exactly the same, nothing makes sense.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-54116567
Believe it or not, there's tons of tourism. Even now? Who knows. Apparently none of the conflicts seem to interfere with the faithful going to Jerusalem, so who knows.
https://youtu.be/iRYZjOuUnlU?si=joUfCfgfk_zNxXyo
