It’s that terrible scene that you’ve seen too many times – on television, in the newspaper, on the front cover of Time Magazine, in your nightmares, on slideshows at presentations – being shown suddenly, unexpectedly, shockingly. It’s the name of your high school – where you were on the colorguard, where you developed a love … Continue reading The Swelling Tide, Part 2
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The Swelling Tide: Part 1
I sat on the edge of my bed, sobbing as my boombox’s radio filled my room with Sarah Machlachlan’s “Angel.” Less than a week ago I had danced to this song with my winter guard. Today, it was being played in honor of the 12 students and 1 teacher who were murdered at our high … Continue reading The Swelling Tide: Part 1