Explain to them that it's traditional in business to show appreciation with MONEY and POSITION and whinging about loyalty is a bit hollow as you learned loyalty meant jack shit the last time you got laid off.

Actually, they're being pretty good about it. There was a bit of pressure Friday, and I was expecting more when I had a meeting, but it was totally cool. Lots of good people here.

Jars, thanks for checking in as well. I'm glad your friends and family are safe.

Gads, the explosions in Boston are horrible. I have no speculation to add--not enough data.

I cannot even! I only found out moments ago.

WTFFFFFFFF. you all will have to be my only source on this, because no way can I watch news. I am pretty sure I have a friend who was either running today or up there supporting a friend who was running. My contact with them is facebook though, so I cannot check on it until I get home.

I’m going to need a better source than the NY Post, tommyrot.

I actually cracked a smile when I read that.

msbelle, name? Perhaps I can see if she's posted publicly? Email me if you want.

Logan is on full ground stop. And the Bruins-Ottawa Senators hockey game has been postponed.

Jars - I was in the same situation. Cousin watching the race at the finish left early. Is ok.

Sheryl, I'm sorry all the things are in the wrong places. Hope it gets better.

I'm suddenly very grateful for the horrible winter we had. My cousin's husband usually runs in the Marathon, and my cousin and their two little kids are usually there. But because of how cold the winter was this year, he couldn't get enough training is and decided not to run this year.

Maria, I think I need to wait. I am too triggered at this point already. I need to step away.