| 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing |
It’s hard being a humorist. On days like today, when the whole nation is stunned and in mourning, when we’re mad and sad and our appetites drop off as if in deference, we may have trouble smiling. About anything.
Miss Crankypants is OK with this. She has plenty of time to make fun of goofy plaid golfing outfits paired with a hideous green jacket. She has time to raise a yuk over the dumb stuff we all do in daily life–like the first time your newborn boy wets while uncovered (le Arc de Triomphe!), or the when you’re so stressed that you put your purse in the fridge and the milk in the oven (first-time Mama syndrome).
A month from now, this same Mom will find the TV remote or the car keys. At last! In the freezer, where she left them.
Before long, the powers-that-be will surely search out and nab the perpetrators of the Boston Marathon Bombings. The families will grieve and mourn and pick themselves up and go forward.
But for today, we will stand with our loved ones hugged close, knowing that in a way, in life we must all run a race. Rest in peace, fallen runners. Godspeed healing, all the victims. Miss Crankypants is going to work on turning her rage of injustice into something funny for some other day.
The Boston Marathon has long been known as the pinnacle of marathons, only our bravest and finest compete. What horrible irony that so many of these fine athletes have lost limbs. Mighty warriors of the pavement, we sob with you today. Nationally, we share your outrage.
Thanks for being sensitive, Miss CP.
Catherine,
The cruel irony was not lost here–and once again the world is a scarier place. But! There is One who can redeem us!
Miss CP aka Linda
Yes, thank you so much for your sensitivity. There is a time to laugh and a time to weep. This is definitely a moment to mourn. Blessings.
And thank you for reading. I am with you in the sorrow of the day. Linda aka Miss CP
Lovely piece. Well said, my friend.
And YOU would know! Thanks. Mercy on us all, Linda aka Miss CP
I agree and it is well said. Thank you and God bless
Hi Cathy,
May you receive comfort today! Linda aka Miss CP
To all my faithful readers: There IS a time to laugh & mourn. Also, you gotta know when to fold ’em. Miss CP will be storing up funny thoughts for the appropriate time. God Bless Everyone! Linda aka Miss Crankypants