My thoughts, for what they're worth.

I know you've been waiting with bated breath for my take on the tragedy in Boston earlier this week.

Here what I can tell you.

My knowledge of Boston is based on:

The literature of Lois Lowry:

I strongly recommend reading this book.  Strongly.

Charles Emerson Winchester III:

I admit, I preferred him to Frank Burns.

The shows Cheers and St. Elsewhere:

Spoiler Alert:  It was all a dream.  Or was it?

And the song Dirty Water, by The Standells:

But even though I'm informed by pop culture alone, I'd like to say that like just about everyone else, I'm saddened and horrified.

See also; the West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion.

Hang in there, people!