A day of bad news. And it’s only 1:30.
Wow, it’s been a sad morning. First I get into work and see an email from my dad telling me that Roosevelt Elementary is closing down. That’s right across the street from my parents’ house, and it was the site of some really great memories for me. I loved elementary school. I genuinely enjoyed learning, I had some great teachers and good friends, and it was just a really supportive environment (even when I had Miss Thunderbuns for a teacher. I hope she’s not reading this.). I’m very sad to see it go, because it was a real anchor for the neighborhood, especially with its playground. The playground is a real sight to behold, and I helped build it. I hope they at least turn it into a park or something. It would be a real blow to the neighborhood to lose that.
In even (much) worse news, I learned that a friend lost his father. They’re a private family, so I don’t want to write too much here, but the father will be greatly, deeply missed by many people, myself included. I am lucky to have known him.
Also sad: this poor, innocent baby is going to be beaten up every day of his life between the ages of 5 and 18.
