Community Bridge - Your Response

Response to the project/web site - Ideas others have submitted

"The stars themselves represent community to me because they are infinite in number, still being discovered and explored, and because, most importantly, they are invisible but still present during the day. It is the light of the sun, (our daily concerns) that hide the beauty of the many stars. It is up to us to remember that even in the brightest Sunlight, the stars never leave."
"This is tremendously impressive project, not just because of the incredible amount of work and the technique involved, but because of the depth of meaning."
Nautilus shell - "Represents perfect proportion and the golden mean."
"My idea is a community garden. Everyone contributes to the common good and and then receives the fruit of their labors from the common pool. Sounds kinda communistic for such a firm capitalist as me but such are the contradictions in life."
Two hands pressed palms and fingers together upward in prayer, symbolic of the larger community of God and man. P.S. I found this web site by accident. Fabulous!"
Two eyes, one reflecting a gleam of joy, representing the beauty of the world; the other a tear, representing all the sadness."
"I was just surfing around the Net, stumbled upon this sight, and I'm very touched by the beauty of this communal idea. It touches on something that I wish the whole world could realize; how beautiful a place it could be if we could all see our interconnectedness!"
"I would use the rebuilding of a low stone fence as symbolic of the restoration of order and respect in the community. A low stone fence served to mark boundaries, but more importantly was used to clear the fields for useful work. The stones in the field are obstacles to sharing in the community: built into a wall, they become useful reminders of the work that has gone on before and the need to maintain that effort."
"The idea of a dove carrying an olive branch is the perfect example of community for me. The biblical story of Noah and his family represented by the dove is true community spirit."
"Another vote for a dove with an olive branch. Not only does this make me think of the biblical story, but also of the term to "extend the olive branch" to someone you wish to make peace with."
"Being from Florida, the palm tree conveys the spirit of communty to me because no matter how strong the winds blow, these trees bend instead of breaking, i.e., they go with the flow. A hurricane may shake a few fronds loose but they're still standing, ready for whatever nature sends."
Heart symbol. -- Dallas, Texas. (Also suggested by a person in the Netherlands and a dozen people in Frederick).
"A maternal or matriarchal figure. Builders of structural bridges are predominantly male, but it seems that the bridge builders of emotions and generations are female. Bridges are such feminine structures. An image or images of women would be fitting. I have really enjoyed your site. It is very beautifully done."
"Dr. (Martin Luther) King. I think Dr. King, community and bridges are closely related ideas."
"The AIDS ribbon. I see so many people...that support the cause through the wearing of a simple red ribbon."
"A small boy's face, wide-eyed and open-mouthed. My son (4 yrs. old) has many friends and plays often with my neighbor's children. My neighbor is from Nigeria. My son has never once asked why their faces are dark. I hope he never asks. We must be taught to see differences, and to hate. Children are part of the spirit that makes us look ahead. History and nostalgia hold us here. Children's wonderment and our appreciation of their innocence is what constantly lights up the adults around them."

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