This kind of massacre would have a huge impact on me, emotionally, no matter where it happened. But I must admit it does hit home that little bit more when it’s in the neighboring state in a town that sounds so much like where I live.
I drive 84 to NY/NJ often enough and I’ve often stopped for gas and a bathroom break at the station near Exit 8 in Newtown. A friend of mine lives in the next town over too. Of course I know some people here have much closer connections to the community than that.
I grew up in Brookfield, CT. Adjacent to Newtown, CT.
I live in Brookline, MA. Adjacent to Newton, MA.
And yes, classmates of mine growing up had kids in the Sandy Hook school on Friday.
fenway49says
How are people holding up? I imagine it’s a huge shock. We know these things can happen but it’s such a big country that you don’t expect it to happen in your town.
fenway49 says
This kind of massacre would have a huge impact on me, emotionally, no matter where it happened. But I must admit it does hit home that little bit more when it’s in the neighboring state in a town that sounds so much like where I live.
I drive 84 to NY/NJ often enough and I’ve often stopped for gas and a bathroom break at the station near Exit 8 in Newtown. A friend of mine lives in the next town over too. Of course I know some people here have much closer connections to the community than that.
stomv says
I grew up in Brookfield, CT. Adjacent to Newtown, CT.
I live in Brookline, MA. Adjacent to Newton, MA.
And yes, classmates of mine growing up had kids in the Sandy Hook school on Friday.
fenway49 says
How are people holding up? I imagine it’s a huge shock. We know these things can happen but it’s such a big country that you don’t expect it to happen in your town.
stomv says
I’ve had a few conversations with a few folks, but its really hard to know unless you’re there. I’m not.
People are angry. And terrified. And frustrated. And sorrowful. And angry again.