To a Better Year

Last year really sucked.  Don't get me wrong, some really great things did happen in 2010, but overall it was a tough year and it ended on a horrible note.

In short, I'd like to say here's to a better year in 2011.  And Donnie, get well soon.  Our thoughts of healing are focused on you, friend.

Photo: http://www.terrytheweaver.ie/pages/healing_tree_jpg.htm 

Tragic Event

While checking my email this morning, this headline caught my eye:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090311/ap_on_re_eu/eu_germany_school_attack

My thoughts go out to the parents, families, and friends of those who were killed in this event.

I remember the previous shooting mentioned in the article. I was in my high school German class when we found out. Most of the people in our class, including me, had spent time as exchange students at a high school in Germany, though not the same one. Everyone was pretty rattled.