simply don't understand...

Why do some people short circuit and do evil things...?

We hear of people doing horrible things to each other, to people they know, and to those they don't.

Most times there is no connection and so the impact on me personally is mute.

It is difficult for me to get my head around.

The shooting at the Von Maur department store in Omaha, Ne. this week has a connection.

Z and I stopped in to buy a tie for Magda's wedding at that same store in Oct. of this year.

Z checked with friends and loved ones, waited to hear back from others, and at the same time mourned for the loss of Omaha's innocence and breathed a sigh of relief that she did not recognize the names of the dead.

Omaha will continue to be a great place, full of wonderful people long after the dust and grieving has settled.

Z and my sympathies go out to those dealing with sadness at what should be a time of gatherings and joy.

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Kudos to the Omaha paper for limiting the amount of press given to a young man who was so destructive.