DougB
Posted : 4/16/2013 8:19:28 AM
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.