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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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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 18, 2026
Het bewaren van verhalen van vorige generaties kan huidige en toekomstige samenlevingen inspireren om hun erfgoed te waarderen te midden van technologische vooruitgang.
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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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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 18, 2026
De snelle verandering in technologie en cultuur verrijkt ons begrip van geschiedenis en identiteit, waardoor we dieper kunnen verbinden met onze wortels.
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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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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 18, 2026
De fascinatie voor historische verandering kan ons afleiden van het aanpakken van hedendaagse problemen die gemeenschappen nog steeds teisteren, zoals ongelijkheid en milieuuitdagingen.
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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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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 18, 2026
Hoewel modernisering gemak biedt, riskeert het ook de unieke culturele identiteiten en geschiedenissen van afgelegen gebieden zoals County Donegal uit te wissen.
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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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CLAIM Geplaatst door will • Mar 18, 2026
Nostalgie naar een trager verleden verhult vaak de strijd en ontberingen waarmee vorige generaties werden geconfronteerd, en presenteert een onrealistisch beeld van de geschiedenis.
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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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