Well, as most of you probably know, five students were killed on the 14th at NIU, in the building next to mine. None of my students were killed, for which I am extremely happy. I've already lost one student this year to a car accident and I do not wish to ever repeat the experience if I can avoid it. Tomorrow I will see my students for the first time since the attack.
I don't have anything much interesting to say about the attack. Except that I hope they put the shooter's girlfriend (who talked him out of taking his medication) in prison for impersonating a human being.
I think that my feelings about the tragedy are best expressed in the words of the WWII era song "Wartime Lullaby," as sung by Elton Britt. The lyrics are not really relevant but the sentiment express my feelings, so I will print them here.
to the tune of Away in a Manger
Hush thee my baby, lie still in my arms
safe from the terror of war's great alarm.
Nestle up close to thy mother's warm breast.
Sleep little baby and hush thee to rest.Hark the swift planes flying through the blue sky
where daddy is keeping his vigil on high.
Lie close to thy mother, my baby my dear.
Soon the glad signal will sound the all clear.
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