Druids and Peace

Today is the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, and that means the druids head to Stonehenge for ancient celebrations, joined by about 36,000 people (I assume hair and beards were well represented). Unfortunately, the lovely British summer meant overcast skies obscured the sun, but that doesn't dampen the spirits - we're a hardy island breed.


On the other side of the Atlantic there's a different celebration today. It's the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's bed peace and the World March For Peace is inviting people to go to Central Park in New York to create a giant peace symbol. Yoko has sent a message of support:

Message from Yoko Ono

To meditate on - as you are in bed!

IMAGINE PEACE

“Imagine all the people living in peace” - as John said.

Remember, each one of us has the power to change the world.
Power works in mysterious ways.
You don’t have to do much.
Visualise the domino effect
And just start thinking PEACE.
The message will circulate faster than you think.

It’s Time For Action.
The Action is PEACE.
Spread the word.
Spread PEACE.

I love you!

Yoko Ono
21 June 2009

If you're in New York why not go along? Wear white.

OK, that's enough of this hippy stuff. Luckily I'm listening to The B-52's as I type and their sonic madness is saving me from the brink of hippydom. Phew! That was close...

Happy Solstice!