Tuesday chat

I already ate my lunch at 10:30.  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 bereaucrats who will never have to fill one out.

iluvjamison

 

Me.

 

Deb W.

awesome! Same place as last time??

kpwlee

awesome! Same place as last time??

kpwlee

iluvjamison

 

Me.

 

Deb W.

 

awesome! Same place as last time??

 

You got it !!

Deb W.

kpwlee

I also agree that the coverage of events like this worsens the situation.

Today is the first time I've had a chance to see pictures.  I got choked up by all the blood on the people and the street. Seeing images that I could tell are amputated legs was a bit tough to see.  Yes, I know, it happened.  I also know war happened.  There are some things I don't want to see before I go to lunch, so bad on me for looking.  But I truly didn't expect to see it.

Like Tina said, the horrible way some people are willing/able to treat others is baffling, yet I'm less surprised each time I hear something like this.  Call me negative, but everytime I'm in a large crowd, I think about the possibility of something like a bombing or shooting.  Knowing how useless I am in even minor emergencies, I don't think I could show the strength and courage that so many people in Boston showed yesterday.  I'm in awe of those people, as well as all the firefighters, law enforcement, and medical personnel that had to endure first-hand an exhausting and heartbreaking experience. 

I do watch the news coverage . . . and they do repeatedly show disturbing images.  But I remind myself that I should be able to handle them if other people have to witness such things in person when they're helping the victims (whether on the streets or in hospitals). 

My sister lives about 3 blocks from the site, but we quickly got word she was safe.  She called last night and seemed okay, but this morning my mother talked to her and she was very upset.  She said helicopters are constantly flying overhead, and from her window she can see heavily armed authorities patrolling the streets.  I'm sure as things start to sink in, her emotions will be all over the place.  She loves Boston and said it's awful how everything will be different now. 

On a much lighter note, I went back and read what I missed for a couple days, and the story of Rupert snuggling with Willa was just too cute.  He sure is sweeter than some big brothers are to their little sisters. 

Also, I hope you hear good news about your second interview, Sharon!

tacran

But I remind myself that I should be able to handle them if other people have to witness such things in person when they're helping the victims (whether on the streets or in hospitals). 

True.  I was thinking that there used to be a time news outlets would blur certain especially bloody/gory things.  I was also thinking about the fact that I'm glad to have seen the number of average/every day folks in there, helping, right in the middle of all that right along side other identified professional first responders.  Maybe they were just not identified as, say, a nurse on her day off, but, whatever.  It meant something to me to see.

Aaannyway.  I am SUPER glad your sister got word that she was safe. My friend took some photos of the Common and seeing all the National Guard, etc, staged there was odd. She says she doesn't want to get used to folks patroling with large guns.  I think that can be some of the impact your sister might be feeling.  First the relief that she's safe.  Then as you gain a better understanding of what it DOES impact for you, it gets scary and the sadness deepens. 

miranadobe

 I think that can be some of the impact your sister might be feeling.  First the relief that she's safe.  Then as you gain a better understanding of what it DOES impact for you, it gets scary and the sadness deepens.

tacran

Having that (false) comfort stripped away has to affect you profoundly.

 This is why terrorism, whether it's domestic or foreign, is so effective.  :(

JackieG

tacran

Having that (false) comfort stripped away has to affect you profoundly.

 This is why terrorism, whether it's domestic or foreign, is so effective.  :(

Does it seem strange that no one has claimed responsibility? Don't all the nutjob groups claim responsibility for stuff like this, even when they didn't do it? Maybe no credible claims have been made.

It is mega windy here today and chilly too. I sure hope all the flowers I planted this weekend survive.

 I too just don't know what to say regarding the bombings. Just hard to imagine how someone can purposely do such damage, to their fellow humans. I'm heading to Albany tomorrow, for Humane Lobby Day, and I'm sure all will be fine, but after these type of things happen, you just can't help but stop and wonder.

On a happy note. Well, there is sadness to the story, but the background of the story was happy. Back in 2000, I volunteered a lot at our local animal shelter, walking the dogs and working with them. Though we loved all the dogs, some just took a special place in your heart. We had a dog we named Poo Bear and he was adopted by this family who wanted to look at him, since the woman was a Winnie the Pooh fan. They traveled some distance to come to see him and after meeting him, knowing he was a good match for their family and their other dogs, Pooh went to his forever home. We received an email or two from them, with pictures of Pooh with his family, which helped to assure us of the great home he had. So now here we are in 2013 and I received a facebook message, in my other folder, which I didn't even know I had. The message was sent in Feb and I just opened it. They had no idea if they had the right person or not, but they found my name on facebook and sent a private message, hoping it was me. It was Pooh Bear's owners. Pooh Bear had passed on. They wanted to let me know, so that they could tell me how honored they had been to spend all of those years with him, and wanted to thank me, for what I'd done, in helping him to be the dog he was. It is just so nice when we know that an adoption turned out so well for all involved. I had thought of Pooh a lot over the years but I was always thankful knowing he had such a great family. And I'm so happy that she did in fact find the right me.

RIP Pooh Bear you handsome, sweet boy and so happy to know what a great life you had.

cakana

Does it seem strange that no one has claimed responsibility? Don't all the nutjob groups claim responsibility for stuff like this, even when they didn't do it?

Maureen that is a wonderful story, thank you for sharing and run free Pooh

Maureen - best thing I've heard all day.

The State of FL has gone to not only e-filing copies but now all pleadings are filed via an e-portal.  I have it on good authority that the E-Portal is simply a gateway to H$LL and it's trying to suck me in. 

I'm trying SO hard to retain humor but essentially it's put me back 20 years to a newbie legal assistant without a clue how to do what I gotta do and not screw it up.  Aside from it not working, my real problem is that it's taken awaay all the things I do to make sure I "do it right"??  Essentially it's making me re-live all the worst of my teenaged years and that's pretty bad.  

But wait -- does that mean my AARP card is null & void?? (hey -- THERE is a bright side!)

I'm with those totally saddened (and annoyed) by the media frenzy that feeds the public.  It's not helpful -- it creates more fear and actually plays into the hands of those that feed on that fear.  Sad sad sad.  When I first saw the pictures -- my instant thot was "there will be some of those people who will be incapable of dealing with what their life will be like now ... it will be a whole different kind of lasting terror for them."  Many will find a reserve of strength they never knew tho.