This sure has been a crazy week. To be honest, last Monday isn't even a whole week ago, but it seems like it's been two or three.  One thing I can say for sure is, I hope the worst is over.

    Unless you've been living in a cave somewhere, you've probably heard about all the crazy doo-doo that's been going on around the Boston area. First the bombings at the marathon, then on Thursday night, all heck broke loose, and another police officer lost his life in the line of duty, as the bombers tried to get away. To be honest, I don't even know all the details. If you want to know the facts, I'll post some news clips at the end of this for you to watch if you want.

     It was just unsettling to realize that anything can happen, and close to home.  I couldn't believe that the whole world was watching what was going on just a few miles away from where I live. It was just luck they didn't drive through my neighborhood.  They shut down public transportation and I had to get a ride to work, which was promptly put in lock-down for a couple of hours. In Newton, all the businesses were closed and people were advised not to leave the house or go out in the car.

     The suspect was finally captured when the homeowner was allowed to come out of his house, and then he saw the tarp on his boat was ripped and had blood on it. Too bad he hadn't seen it from the house, and it all would've ended a lot  sooner!

    Even though this is a "happy ending", there's still a lot more to come, and many lives ruined. I guess I just want to know what prompted this crime.

     What else is going on this week? I got a lot done in the yard, as we've had nice weather. I also started a new blog, specifically about my yard and future garden. It's more for me than anybody, but if you're interested, the site is http://www.karin'syardandgarden2013.blogspot.com/  . Hope you like it!

   I've been trying unsuccessfully to add another counter statistic widget to this blog. I have it all set up, but still don't know how to "cut and paste" it to my page! Even with the help info I can't do it. I think I've given up for tonight. 

     Guess I better go, but let's hope there are better days ahead, and the unity, and spirit of helping one another will continue.

Have a great week!