photo by Nancy Lane/Boston Herald

Boston is less than a two hour drive from us, and even faster by train–a quick trip from the nearby Kingston Station to downtown.   Monday was Patriot’s Day, a huge holiday in Massachusetts and, with the Boston Marathon, an especially festive time in Boston.  It’s a big family day, something special.  And right next door.

My heart goes out to all of those affected.  I can’t imagine the grief and pain and shock.  I see the images on television and I can’t believe this has happened once again in our country.

I pray they get the bastards who did this.