Sadly, not all love stories have happy endings.
Last week a divorcing couple in our area had one argument too many that ended with two shotgun blasts.
That was last Wednesday. The names were withheld pending the notification of relatives.
So it wasn't until Saturday afternoon, when I finally had a look at the morning paper, that I discovered who one of the victims was. The woman at my dentist's office who scheduled all my appointments. Seeing her picture in the paper really threw me. Accounts of murder become doubly chilling when it's someone you actually know.
Okay, I did not know this woman personally. But I knew her--I spoke to her on at least six occasions. She was there every time I went to the dentist for this entire ordeal of getting dental implants. She won't be there when I go next Monday.
How terrible for her family. How terrible for her friends. How terrible for her co-workers.
Oddly enough, it makes me appreciate the day even more. Don't forget to tell someone you love that you love them. I know I will.
That's a very sad story. It's good that we who write about murder on paper don't become inured to its effects in real life.
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So sad.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
Best reason I can think of to appreciate our loved ones every day of the year, and say "I love you" every day of the year, and follow Michelle Obama's advice to keep laughing together. Not everyone is so fortunate.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!!! So sorry for the family of this poor woman. Just finished" A Crafty Killing". Loved it! Please tell me another in the series will be out. Thank you for the great reading.
ReplyDeleteMaryAlice, there most definitely WILL be another, and another. Unfortunately, they're not set to be published until February 2012 and February 2013. The next book in the series is called The Walled Flower. But fear not, I'll be putting a FREE Victoria Square short story up on my web site in a couple of months. I'll let everyone know when it's available.
ReplyDeleteHow horrible! I'm so sorry! But yes, I'm with you; it's things like that that make you appreciate life and love and today.
ReplyDeleteSure makes you greatful for the loving relationship you have with your husband, doesn't it?? I sure does for me!!
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