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An honest answer to despair
Mark Sappenfield
Every once in a while, this is the perfect place to share something.
Just last week in this column, I pondered the depth of despair in Gaza and what that does to hope. Today, Australian musician Nick Cave offers an answer – not for Gaza, specifically. But Mr. Cave lost two of his sons in tragic circumstances. He has seen the darkness.
This video is his response. It is only two minutes long. You will be glad you clicked on it.
