tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post65543701090419733..comments2024-03-22T05:16:32.580-07:00Comments on Dude of the House: Goodbye Blue SkyDude of The Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-9995305588140186972012-03-15T13:07:26.648-07:002012-03-15T13:07:26.648-07:00What I find the most sad is how desensitized we, a...What I find the most sad is how desensitized we, as a society, have become to these actions. My heart breaks for these families, the town and all who have been affected.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076696497945939880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-26188116504498364702012-03-15T11:43:52.661-07:002012-03-15T11:43:52.661-07:00Thanks for posting the Pink Floyd video. It's...Thanks for posting the Pink Floyd video. It's been a long time since I listened to that. <br /><br />Bad things happen a lot, and usually to other people. When the parents of one of the boys shot came out to say the forgive the shooter, I thought: I don't think I could do that. But who knows, maybe I could. And what if it were reversed and my child were the aggressor. Horrid situation either way. <br /><br />Thank you for your thoughts on this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-71487914928975816862012-03-15T11:21:07.029-07:002012-03-15T11:21:07.029-07:00Not familiar with that book, but I'll check it...Not familiar with that book, but I'll check it out. <br /><br />If nothing else, this will hopefully make people more aware so that it doesn't happen again in that community.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-58888328676661456572012-03-15T11:19:55.729-07:002012-03-15T11:19:55.729-07:00I know exactly what you mean, Stacey. Thanks.I know exactly what you mean, Stacey. Thanks.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-8552808304668431502012-03-15T11:19:35.284-07:002012-03-15T11:19:35.284-07:00Kate, even though this occurred, your hard work wi...Kate, even though this occurred, your hard work will surely help others and is even more timely than expected. Thank you for your help in making your community stronger.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-68638873309366102512012-03-15T08:44:36.553-07:002012-03-15T08:44:36.553-07:00So sad. Sometimes life is so scary. I read a book ...So sad. Sometimes life is so scary. I read a book (Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult - sometimes considered chick lit, but not really) that made me think hard about this kind of thing because it gave some perspective on both sides, not that there's ever a reason for anyone to do this sort of thing. I just think there should be so much more awareness all around. Teachers, parents, students, everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-35338506405782832792012-03-15T06:07:48.957-07:002012-03-15T06:07:48.957-07:00Ugh. How very, very sad. This is the sort of thing...Ugh. How very, very sad. This is the sort of thing that makes me want to hold tight to my boys and never let them go. Beautifully written.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350041902758743959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-20029928874078878032012-03-14T19:35:54.286-07:002012-03-14T19:35:54.286-07:00I have for months been organizing a cyber-bullying...I have for months been organizing a cyber-bullying forum which will take place tomorrow night. We knew in our district (Northern Ohio area) that this is a problem and becoming larger by the second. Little did our committee know during the planning stages, what would take place at Chardon High School. So sad (understatement). And one more reason why educating parents and communities on this important issue is so VERY important.Kate Fineskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018917391720134507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-5408821843003391682012-03-14T17:23:16.614-07:002012-03-14T17:23:16.614-07:00I know exactly what you mean, Alison ;)I know exactly what you mean, Alison ;)Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-13138460404876417602012-03-14T14:27:07.918-07:002012-03-14T14:27:07.918-07:00You are so right. None of us should need to be con...You are so right. None of us should need to be concerned about things like this, but it seems that every few weeks or months it happens again and makes us want to hold our little ones tight.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-15466966162670797702012-03-14T14:25:57.471-07:002012-03-14T14:25:57.471-07:00Thanks, Jen. It was quite a place way back when. A...Thanks, Jen. It was quite a place way back when. After this story, I want to go back and visit again, as I haven't been there in probably 15 years. <br /><br />our last sentence says it all...Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-70304271078785184812012-03-14T13:36:30.051-07:002012-03-14T13:36:30.051-07:00It's true that although these stories are hard...It's true that although these stories are hard to hear and awful, having it happen so close to a place that is dear to you makes it that much more 'real'<br />Mom of a two year old, sister to a middle school teacher. I think about things like this more often than a person should.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-81929346985138377272012-03-14T13:15:06.567-07:002012-03-14T13:15:06.567-07:00Such a terrible, terrible thing to happen. I am so...Such a terrible, terrible thing to happen. I am so sorry for your pain. Things like this really rock a community. Clearly Chardon is a special place--I hope that everyone there is getting a lot of supprt. It is tragic on so many levels and terrifying for anyone who has school aged kids or works in education. Hell, it's scary for everyone. We all need to be reaching out to kids who are hurting or seem lost.Jen at Kvetch Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364996440360778375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-23304746069703064972012-03-14T12:07:29.810-07:002012-03-14T12:07:29.810-07:00It is very scary, indeed. Just do the best you can...It is very scary, indeed. Just do the best you can with your kid and hope for the best.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-32665180823631368982012-03-14T12:03:38.482-07:002012-03-14T12:03:38.482-07:00You just have to teach him to make the best choice...You just have to teach him to make the best choices possible. From what I've read on your blog, Kim, it sounds like you are already doing that. Just keep working on it...Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-35164606737744647032012-03-14T12:02:36.451-07:002012-03-14T12:02:36.451-07:00I can't even fathom, Jamie. And this also hit ...I can't even fathom, Jamie. And this also hit (sorta) close to home for you literally, too.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-26706262932763692732012-03-14T12:01:42.972-07:002012-03-14T12:01:42.972-07:00I know what you mean and the Little Dude isn't...I know what you mean and the Little Dude isn't even in school yet, Louise! Thanks for reading.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-87735028705786104532012-03-14T12:01:17.040-07:002012-03-14T12:01:17.040-07:00All we can do is try to prevent it from happening ...All we can do is try to prevent it from happening in the future and learn from the past.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-61890957629454884562012-03-14T11:55:23.398-07:002012-03-14T11:55:23.398-07:00All you can do is try to teach him right from wron...All you can do is try to teach him right from wrong and hope he makes the best choices he can. Your parenting plays a key role in that, but unfortunately we can't go to school with them. Not that I'd want to do that again...Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-87581802642466973682012-03-14T11:54:14.268-07:002012-03-14T11:54:14.268-07:00Heidi, Unfortunately for all the planning we hope ...Heidi, Unfortunately for all the planning we hope to do you can never plan for something unexpected like this tragedy. Just have to try to prepare your kids for emergencies of all shapes and sizes, without making them afraid to leave the house.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-32023574805405486272012-03-14T11:53:06.817-07:002012-03-14T11:53:06.817-07:00Ado, I think you and I are on the same exact page ...Ado, I think you and I are on the same exact page here. <br />As for pre-school, it's sad that the tuition isn't the scariest part of the process.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-38986019827020834392012-03-14T11:51:57.564-07:002012-03-14T11:51:57.564-07:00You hit the nail on the head, Erin. Chardon holds ...You hit the nail on the head, Erin. Chardon holds many great memories for me and my friends. It's a shame that that is now somewhat tarnished for no fault of my camp's.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-21299864224630158642012-03-14T11:50:54.954-07:002012-03-14T11:50:54.954-07:00Thanks, Beej. I know what you mean and my son is o...Thanks, Beej. I know what you mean and my son is only getting ready for pre-school. Scary times.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-79917348422294486332012-03-14T11:50:17.640-07:002012-03-14T11:50:17.640-07:00I agree, Nina. Here in LA there is a phenomenon of...I agree, Nina. Here in LA there is a phenomenon of showing high speed police chases on TV, sometimes for hours on end. When I first moved here I thought it was cool, but over the years I've realized how sad it is that not only is that considered entertainment, but that those people have greater problems and are being exploited as a result.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606186947569498376.post-1178426752298247492012-03-14T11:48:49.548-07:002012-03-14T11:48:49.548-07:00I didn't realize that you were another Clevela...I didn't realize that you were another Clevelander! <br />I have many friends who are teachers, so I can understand the fear that you must sadly accept as part of the job. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks, Cap't.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.com