The Doors of the World's House have Closed

Marjorie's statement about the doors of the world's house being closed ( page 2 CCC)is a powerful one. True, she was writing to troops during wartime. She could,however, been writing an op ed after 9/11. In too many places fear-- economic or physical-- stands at the threshold and feeds travelers plastic wrapped muffins and styrofoam coffee, a repast MKR would have considered abominable.