So, to be fair to the firefighters and EMS folks, they deserve their comedic due here, as well. At least an Honorable Mention, right, despite my obvious bias. They actually get to span the gap between the patrol cops and detectives and live a bit in both worlds. Their crews are sometimes first on-scene, and… Continue reading Water Jockeys Are People, Too
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Anger and Kindness
In light of the way this year has started, with violence against our children, our firefighters, and our cops all making horrendous news across the country, I thought about what I should say in my blog about it. My reactions span the whole spectrum of human emotion, but my sadness and anger presently burn the… Continue reading Anger and Kindness
Kill Me First
I hate to speak in generalizations, especially about my people, so I’ll just speak from my own experiences, reasoning, and fears. I go to work every day with the subconscious acceptance that I may not come home. I accepted and filed that possibility as among the ‘costs of doing business’ long ago. It’s not that… Continue reading Kill Me First