Ventura, CA, Pier

1. When something horrendous and unthinkable occurs and I start to lose my trust in humanity, I know then at that point it more important than ever to find the good in the world and rejoice in that; otherwise the enemy wins.

2. Now let’s get that mofo.

3. I’ve been seeing some of the worst images imagineable from the Boston Marathon bombing, and I’ve been seeing some of the most heroic patriotic images as well.  I’m preserving the latter in my psyche.

4. I’ve always wanted to, and it’s been on my To-Do List, but now more than ever I’m determined to visit Boston.

5. Beware and defeat them:  Fear mongers are everywhere.  And they’re not just the blatant terrorist, but they are the neighbor who points out everything that is bad in their community, yet doesn’t lift a finger to help; they are the media who thrive on bad news and roll that footage over and over again; they are the politician who feeds on citizen fears; they are the friend, co-worker or acquaintance who is forever critical and negative; they are plenty and they are abound.  Do not succumb.  Spot them, then feed them zero energy.

6. Patton Oswalt is one of my new heros.  He wrote this on the very day of the Boston Marathon bombing: https://www.facebook.com/pattonoswalt/posts/10151440800582655

7. Set a good example.  Be the change.  All those small things you do to help?  I notice them.  They make a difference.