Last week’s reception to honor U.S. District Judge Mark R. Kravitz had the New Haven Lawn Club overflowing, and not just with human bodies. Palpable emotion – from deep gratitude to silent anguish – filled the ballroom, limned by brilliant end-of- day sunlight.
Kravitz quoted from Isaiah Berlin’s observation in his book, Historical Inevitabilty, that both praise and blame are often spoken in ignorance. "I’m not sure Mr. Berlin was right about praise. I accept your kind words with pleasure. But Mr. Berlin got blame right. I do not blame myself for having Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS. I enjoy my life to the fullest at this time," he said bravely.
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