Wow.

From KWTX: Amid The Rubble In West, A Sign Of Hope
I'm with Sgt. Swanton--and trying not to cry.

Also, a wonderful reflection from a friend of a friend: Why We Can't Help But Care

Last word on West for a while, I think...

The S&R/recovery work is finished, and the death toll stands at 14. There are still some people in the hospital, including a handful in ICU, so we can be praying they'll all pull through. But for now, it looks like it's time for the town to grieve and rebuild while the investigation on the cause continues.

In other news, I've posted two more chapters of "Stole Soul Picnic" on sarosefics. Not sure how soon I'll get the next chapter out; RL's looking pretty busy for the next few weeks.