It's so creepy looking at the photos/video -- that's three blocks from where I used to live.
We were just in that area last weekend, and like Connie, my dad used to work very close by as well. I know that part of Boston so well. It's just horrifying to think about.
It's stupid how the pictures bring it home. I mean, I know where I used to live, but then -- there's my old Crate and Barrel on CNN!
Jon, just checked in. He and his are fine, thank goodness.
Guh. Patton Oswalt got me all choked up.
Stories of some people finishing the marathon and going directly to donating blood.
sj, thanks for letting us know. I'm very glad to hear it!
I'm at the point where I've heard from just about everyone who would conceivably have been there or nearby, and am resisting emailing all of my friends who live 2 hours away from the city. But, damn, I just wanna wrap everyone up in a giant hug and keep them safe forever.
Stories of some people finishing the marathon and going directly to donating blood.
God. You're so physically hammered immediately after a marathon, and they're donating blood? They are good folks.
Looks like the JFK Library fire was just a fire and not related.
God. You're so physically hammered immediately after a marathon, and they're donating blood? They are good folks.
Witnesses are also reporting people running toward the blast almost immediately to help the injured.