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Commencé March 18, 2026

No Mirrors, Shared Shoes My father was born in County Donegal in 1925. He would have turned one hundred on May 30 of last year. As I think about my father, who passed away at the age of eighty-eight, I marvel at the distant world of Ireland a century ago. It’s fascinating how quickly history starts to move—especially in remote areas like County Donegal—after inching along at glacial speed for hundreds of years. Here I am, a writer who has lived to see the advent of Star Trek–type smartphones,...

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No Mirrors, Shared Shoes

Commonweal (United States) | Mar 17, 2026

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Préserver les histoires des générations passées peut inspirer les sociétés actuelles et futures à apprécier leur héritage au milieu des progrès technologiques.
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Preserving the stories of past generations can inspire current and future societies to appreciate their heritage amid technological advancements.

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Le changement rapide dans la technologie et la culture enrichit notre compréhension de l'histoire et de l'identité, nous permettant de nous connecter plus profondément à nos racines.
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The rapid change in technology and culture enriches our understanding of history and identity, allowing us to connect more deeply with our roots.

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La fascination pour le changement historique peut nous détourner de la résolution des problèmes contemporains qui affligent toujours les communautés, tels que l'inégalité et les défis environnementaux.
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The fascination with historical change can distract us from addressing contemporary issues that still plague communities, such as inequality and environmental challenges.

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Si la modernisation offre des commodités, elle risque également d'effacer les identités culturelles et les histoires uniques des régions reculées comme le comté de Donegal.
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While modernization offers conveniences, it also risks erasing the unique cultural identities and histories of remote areas like County Donegal.

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La nostalgie d'un passé au rythme plus lent occulte souvent les luttes et les difficultés auxquelles ont été confrontées les générations précédentes, présentant une vision irréaliste de l'histoire.
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Nostalgia for a slower-paced past often glosses over the struggles and hardships faced by previous generations, presenting an unrealistic view of history.

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