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    Tuesday chat

    Wow.  What a screwed up world.

    I think about the loss of lives, the horrendous injuries, the fear, pain and agony.  And I also think on another level of those runners who worked for so many years to make it to the Boston Marathon an weren't able to finish.  For so many, this was a once in a lifetime chance.  To me, who only runs if a snake is around, this seems like it should be so far down the list, but.  Hopes, dreams and hard work ending in this kind a terror is just so hard to wrap my brain around.

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     I do feel sad for those who could not finish. My SO's brother is a serious runner and has run the marathon before.  His girlfriend tried to qualify for next year's Boston marathon but didn't make the qualifying time by 1 second. Having two runners in my family, I see the amount of work that goes into this. 

    I really hope the culprit(s) are caught. I'm beyond devastated to hear this, but as Mister Rogers put it "look for the helpers".  As terrible as this is, it is nice to see those helping.  It reminds me that humanity as a whole, is not bad/evil/cruel. 

    It is day 2 of being alone in the office.  Tomorrow my coworker will be in with me and then I'm off from work for the rest of the week. 

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    If I had been a runner who wasn't able to finish the race because of the bombings, I wouldn't really care since my heart and mind would be more focused on those who were injured and the others who were affected personally by the horror.  I know that people train and work hard to run this race and I'm not discounting their efforts but really don't believe anyone with a heart would care one bit about their own personal performance in this kind of situation. 

    We're going to have another warm and humid day but we're supposed to cool off a little later this week.  :)  Not normal for us but I'm not complaining.

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    My alarm dog went off at sunrise this morning. There has to be a reset button somewhere.

    The coverage of the Sandy Hook event showed me that you have to step back for a bit and wait for the police to work. The internet coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, and that of some of the national stations, seems designed to promote and magnify fear. Definitely have to avoid the "sky is falling" types yelling conspiracy theories or "the world is ending". This is a tragic event, but we will survive. We actually have more carnage on our highways on a daily basis, but it is spread out over 50 states and we are familiar with it and expect it. The response of the police and emergency responders was amazing. Even the people in the blast area reacted quickly to help the injured. Acts of courage and compassion were evident. The emergency services were speedy and organized.

    The sun is shining, the snow is melting, only 6 weeks left in the possible snow season. Gave Piper a good bath yesterday. Her hair is white and fluffy now. She has grown out of her tragic driveway sealer event and is looking more like a fluffy ball of white fur again. It may be getting warm enough for her spring hair cut. I have removed a couple of wood ticks, always a sign of spring.

    I have to go to work today. I have 3 service calls. I have been learning to enjoy semi retirement, but always with the dreaded thought that I may have to go to work. I think this will be the last year of working for someone else. We spent a lot of time saving for retirement and have a couple of accounts we haven't drawn on yet. Cars are paid off, house is close to paid off. Got a good collection of toys.

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     Jackie - I agree that the runners likely don't care.  I think my heart feels bad for them as well, because the loss of the dream to finish that race is just one more thing the bombings took away.  Not the most important thing, granted.


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    I guess I shouldn't be but I'm surprised to hear the new numbers on how many were injured :(. So sad and frightening for those affected.

    I found out that I need two crowns yesterday. I wasn't super surprised and I'm happy that this dentist is able to do the porcelain crowns in his office the same day. I was also happy to learn that insurance will cover 75%. It's still a big chunk of change but I'm thankful we have insurance.

    Right before I left for the dentist yesterday, it started pouring and when I got there, I could hear thunder. I'd left Shane in his crate with a kong but was so worried the thunder would freak him out. He did fine though. I signed him/us up for a beginner's agility class. It's with the social group we walked with a few weeks ago and I told the coordinator that he has a heart condition and she assured me we'd make it slow but fun for him. I hope he'll enjoy it.

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    So tired and I did something to my shoulder - major serious main that even 800 mb Motrin won't touch.  Strange thing is, I called my mom and was telling her about and describing the pain and she has had the exact same thing since February.  Spooky.  Hopefully mine won't last that long.

    So mad about the bombing yesterday.  So mad for so many reasons.  I hate that when I walked into the office today there were bomb dogs everywhere.  I hate that I look at people differently.  I hate that whomever did this can manipulate feelings like this.

    My heart and prayers to everyone impacted yesterday and to the people of Boston.

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     Just watching the current news conference from Boston. Doesn't seem like they are giving us any new info.

    I finally coughed myself into puking, so hopefully now I can be done with this crap.

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    DougB
    The response of the police and emergency responders was amazing. Even the people in the blast area reacted quickly to help the injured. Acts of courage and compassion were evident. The emergency services were speedy and organized.

     

    Ditto.

     

    Deb W.

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    I'm not really sure what to say re: Boston. The inhumanity of man towards each other saddens me, but does not surprise me. I'm grateful for those angels among us who restore hope.

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     Some very wise things already said re Boston explosions in this thread. I am thankful for all those that rose to the occasion and were so capable of helping out in whatever way they could.

    I also agree that the coverage of events like this worsens the situation. I do understand the immediate reaction by those responsible for safety in NYC & Washington, DC immediately afterward however there seems to be enough knowledge at this point to determine the level of risk and skill of the offender.

    I would also say as an ex-marathoner that the disappointment of not finishing (although I thought many did and then ran to hospitals to give blood - which was very kind but many would be too dehydrated to give blood safely) won't hit for weeks or months. It will hit. There is a mindset to completing a marathon so for whatever reason when you don't there is disappointment

    I just tried to install Office 2013. It said it failed. I left it and went off to do other things. I came back and restarted my computer as it asked me to do and now I have Office 2013 installed as well as Office 2010Indifferent Spooky. 

    I have a light work day (wahoo!!) but a zillion errands. Who wants to meet for lunch?

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    Hehe I just placed an order for lunch.  Since I'm alone in the office, I'm grateful there's a place around now that delivers (yup used to be you couldn't get delivery 'round these here parts).  I left my lunch at home and don't have anything stored at the office, so buffalo chicken pizza it is!

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     I'll take some lunch. I'm starving now.

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    I already ate my lunch at 10:30.  Embarrassed Should've eaten breakfast.  I'm glad I've got some snack stuff in the fridge for this afternoon. 

    I've been trying to figure out why the state sales tax form is so messed up. I do this every month and every month I shake my head in disbelief.  I finally decided it's not worth giving myself a headache to try and figure out a form designed by a committee of bureaucrats who will never have to fill one out.

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