The Red Man and all of his family on Worsham Street and Casa de Canterbury once again must send heartfelt condolences to a second group of citizens who have suffered a terrible blow in the USA this week. This event struck closer to our home in Texas in a little town north of us called West (pop. 2,800). An earthquake-sized explosion in a fertilizer plant in the town delivered earthquake-like results that destroyed more than fifty homes and other buildings. The death toll tonight stands at fourteen with at least two hundred injured. Five volunteer firemen from West, one Dallas firefighter and four emergency responders from surrounding towns were killed as they tried to protect the lives and property of their families and friends.
We didn’t feel the explosion when it happened, but we feel the pain of our Amigos who have lost everything in the aftermath. Bright lights, big city Boston and lights out small town West – you are both in The Red Man’s thoughts as your Peeps and Pups try to make sense of a senseless week.
To quote the old woman Slow, “It’s a world gone mad.”
One thing The Red Man believes and clings to: West will rise from the ashes as surely as Boston keeps on running.
Red's Rants and Raves 
that was so scary and tragic. I watched it here on the news…………
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Yes, it’s been a tragedy for the people of this little central Texas town.
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Our thoughts and prayers headed West when we saw the horrible news earlier this week. So very scary how life can change in an instant. Make every second special!
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You read The Red Man’s mind exactly Miss Harper Lee! Life can change in the blink of an eye and you never know when you’re saying a last goodbye. Make it count.
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What a heartbreaking week, Red. We’re all neighbors in a way, and the shock of this accident added to Boston’s tragedy moved me to shaky tears of grief for people who have lost so much. Our firefighters, police, and EMT’s embody heroism – each day courageously going to work knowing how dangerous the day may turn out to be. But your comment above points out that danger and loss can visit any of us at anytime.
Hugs!
Nanina and Poppy
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Yes, we are all truly neighbors in this cyberspace world of ours and the Boston tragedy was an atrocity for all Americans, but I wonder if we felt sadder than we ordinarily would have since our family had such a good visit there in August. The little town of West is a special stop for us when we’re in the mood for the state’s best kolaches like the ones my grandmother used to make for me. There was a wonderful truck stop in West that sold the most delicious homemade ones. Just a wonderful small town in Texas. We owe much to many.
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I must agree. There is an insanity about the world. The events of this past week have been deeply saddening, but what is wonderful to see is how hope shines bright in so many ways. Not always easy to shift one’s eyes in to the lights of hope. But they have a way of simply drawing you in to a sense of balance and sanity.
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Yes, we have seen the light of human kindness and courage in the midst of the darkness this week. The Red Man remains optimistic.
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A lot of things have happened in the US this week – such terrible tragedies. Lets hope the madness is now over and we get some good news from your neck of the woods. My thoughts and prayers are with all those people who have been effected by these horrible events. I’m so relieved Worsham Street and Casa de Canterbury are still ‘safe’…
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Yes, thanks so much for the good thoughts and prayers from Australia…we are very thankful that our homes and family are safe. Life is fragile but still good for us. 🙂
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Church Organist & Country Farmer are stunned once again this week, so sorry.
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Yes we are all stunned once again this week…thank you Church Organist and Country Farmer for the condolences.
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Hi Sheila. I wanted to give you the WordPress family award. It’s not an award that means a lot of work on your part, it’s just a way to say thanks for being a great support in my journey through blogging and through life. 🙂
The link is here: http://polysyllabicprofundities.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/wordpress-family-award.jpg
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Thank you so much for giving me the “family” award which is what I think we really do become for each other in cyberspace. I don’t read a lot of blogs faithfully, but yours is one I like and admire your writing. Your recent experience with your mother reminds me of my own and I can totally empathize with that part of your life’s journey. I appreciate your giving me the link, too – that helps the old woman Slow. 🙂
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Thanks for the kind words, Sheila. You really did help during the worst time with my mom – thankfully she’s improving daily. 🙂
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That’s great news!
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