re: #72 Sol Berdinowitz

Be careful of reading into the past those summaries made by contemporary writers (whether serious or superficial). The writing of history by nature tends to be a funnel; however, the more I research about my ancestors the more I entertain the idea that they were as diverse as what we see today.

And my comment #64 was not really about judging those in the past. It was about the perception and influence of time upon us. I wonder if there is a relationship between the horizons - looking past, looking forward - that all of us engage in, even if not consciously.

Are our decisions made in light of the passage of time and generations? Are we so into the “now” and “present” that nothing else matters?