September 25, 2026

Yesterday we looked at a quote from Sophocles talking about how trauma can last for generations. One thing that can help begin the healing process is a return to some sense of normalcy and escape from reality. Eduardo Galeano tells us that, for much of the world, soccer can fulfill this role. At least for a few hours, sports can make all the bad things around you disappear and in their place is a sacred place where we can watch our heroes do battle where both sides get to go home to their families at the end of the day.