We’ve all been feeling sad and down over the news coming out of Boston in the past few days. Juliet and I feel strong ties to Boston from going to college in the area and most of our freelancers are also from Boston. Juliet and I both attended Marathon Monday every year as students along with most of the city and couldn’t believe when we heard the news. The marathon was always a really fun, joyous occasion that we all looked forward to each year. I guess things always seem scariest when you can relate to how easily those affected could have been any one of us. I know a lot of us are looking for ways to help out, but it doesn’t seem like there is much to be done at the moment. Remember to keep your ears open as blood donation may be needed again in the near future and if you’re in the Boston area I’ve heard of some runners needing housing. In times like these it always reminds me how important it is to step back and put your life in perspective, remember how much family means, and how fortunate we are to be safe and healthy.

{art by zachary Smith}