the delphic expanse

If you have not heard yet, there were 2 explosions at the end of the Boston Marathon today. 3 dead, 28 wounded, some horribly and permanently.

Very frightening here.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/15/s ... nish-line/

Jespah, are you and yours okay?

Terrible. My parents are from Boston, and it's sad for me because my grandfather was always in the stands for the marathon. I used to watch the half way point when I was in college.

We are okay, thanks - and I think I just heard my husband come in. It is ... unreal.

I feel so bad for everyone who was injured in this tragedy.Or lost loved ones yesterday.

Boston, in many ways, is like a small town, and even all of New England can feel that way. I am at 2nd to 3rd degrees of separation from Martin Richard (the 8 year old who died) and a couple of gravely injured victims. That is, friends of friends.

These feel like harsh days, as 8 year old children and 29 year old women die senselessly.

Honey! There are no words that could even possible come close to how tragic this is. In such a horrible week, you have my love and thoughts for you and your loved ones!

Prayers to all affected by this senseless tragedy.

Thank you. Many, many hugs.

This has been a hard week. I've got some close friends in the Boston area, at least one of which is an avid runner. After a few frantic emails, I'm relieved to say they are all okay, but my heart goes out to those who are not.