I'm glad you liked it. I'm on the hunt for others like it but I don't think I'll find better.
The man in the hat at Boston Marathon finish line
I guess it seemed weird to him that they were saying it was an exercise and then something did actually happen...
Does this mean an end to large, public gatherings that can't be controlled by police and security? I hope not.
The airport today should be a load of fun...
Runners to show support for Boston Marathon victims at North Hunterdon track tonight
@nj_transit Newark Light Rail service is temporarily suspended out of Newark Penn Station due to a police activity.
I'm kinda doubting that this is related to yesterday's horrific event but I would imagine that everything is being looked at much more closely today.
The challenge in the Boston Marathon bombing
Taz, now I'm crying at work
Boston Marathon bombs: The world reacts
your false outrage over my legitimate question is so transparent.
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Boston 's Museum of Fine Arts and the Institute of Contemporary Art have opened their doors and are not charging admission today as part of the healing process. Art heals.
Courtesy of Patton Oswalt:
"Boston. F*CKing horrible.
I remember, when 9/11 went down, my reaction was, "Well, I've had it with humanity."
But I was wrong. I don't know what's going to be revealed to be behind all of this mayhem. One human insect or a poisonous mass of broken sociopaths.
But here's what I DO know. If it's one person or a HUNDRED people, that number is not even a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of a percent of the population on this planet. You watch the videos of the carnage and there are people running TOWARDS the destruction to help out. (Thanks FAKE Gallery founder and owner Paul Kozlowski for pointing this out to me). This is a giant planet and we're lucky to live on it but there are prices and penalties incurred for the daily miracle of existence. One of them is, every once in awhile, the wiring of a tiny sliver of the species gets snarled and they're pointed towards darkness.
But the vast majority stands against that darkness and, like white blood cells attacking a virus, they dilute and weaken and eventually wash away the evil doers and, more importantly, the damage they wreak. This is beyond religion or creed or nation. We would not be here if humanity were inherently evil. We'd have eaten ourselves alive long ago.
So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think, "The good outnumber you, and we always will.""
I posted this earlier in the thread but I'm sharing it again. I realize that there are various denominations and I'm only sharing this should anyone wish to take advantages of the service. If other faiths have something like this that you are aware of please share those as well.
Light a virtual prayer candle
I realize that there are various denominations and I'm only sharing this should anyone wish to take advantages of the service. If other faiths have something like this that you are aware of please share those as well.Light a virtual prayer candle
thats nice ERIS, religion goes a long way in comforting and healing those who believe.
2 Year Old Yankees Fan dresses in Boston Red Sox gear.
https://twitter.com/DanAmira/status/324197919328706561/photo/1
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
That Patton Oswalt piece somehow manages to focus on exactly the right thing. Anything that contributes to the vibes of positivity helps with the healing, I think. Including lighting candles, virtual and real.
ETA: You gotta love New Yorkers, having a spare Red Sox outfit for their 2 year old just in case an occasion arises.
BTW, Namo, if you're still looking for a "random" act this might be the place to start.
Limbs for Life
I love the camaraderie this picture represents. Camaraderie between rivals, between cities, between Americans, between people.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
The very last thing I thought I would see today would be Father Guido Sarducci in front of the Wicked logo, Eris. I love those projection photos sooooo much.
A brief break in my peace/love/hope postings for some actual news
Investigators believe Boston bombs were pressure cookers hidden in backpacks, officials say
I have a great pix to share from Chicago....but can't figure out how! Someone posted it to my FB, and I saved the pix...but now am lost.
Does the URL for the picture end in jpg or png? The URL should be in Properties if you have Windows.
If not, do you have a Photobucket?
The Boston Marathon: A monument to perseverance
Who's That On the Roof?? And other crap people are over-analyzing
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The historic Brattle Theater in Cambridge, one of the last repertory movie houses in the US, is offering free admission today to people in Marathon jackets. In its long history, the Brattle was once a legit theater. This is where Paul Robeson presented the American premiere of his Othello with Uta Hagen and Jose Ferrer.
Boston Marathon heroes: Kindness and humanity amid the carnage
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