A friend said that reading about misery can be addicting in light of a tragedy. How true. The need for distraction becomes apparent and I need to force myself to close the news articles and read something light hearted or watch some frivolous comedy instead. A dog playing games with his owner, chasing each other around the house. Conspiring together to just have fun. Such small things become so important to keep my sanity and prevent the obsession with the macabre setting in too deeply. I say silent prayers for those suffering and hug my loved ones that bit tighter.