What made you feel sad today?

[dsanchez]

A few comments on the attack in Magdeburg: I know the "crime scene". There is, more or less, a pedestrian zone. Motorized vehicles may only keep there and parking to a limited extent as far as I know. Could it be that the perpetrator was let through because he was a doctor?! That would be particularly insidious. At least he was aware of the escape and rescue alleys. 

Read the news that day, horrible, no words for this. This world is becoming day by day a crazier place to live in (saying this as I noticed more violence in my hometown as well as other places I used to live in). Hope the people injured will recover soon.

[Ulrich]

Had to cancel meeting a few old mates tonight (and others next week), due to a family member being sick. 

[Ulrich]

My old mate A.J. passed away a few weeks ago, which I heard yesterday. He was in a wheelchair and not well, I could see it wouldn't last forever, but still sad he had to go already... 

[MeltingMan]

due to a family member being sick.

...your mother? Hopefully it is nothing serious.

Meanwhile, another fatality has been reported in Magdeburg, making a total of six (see post #345). 

[Ulrich]

...your mother? Hopefully it is nothing serious.

She could not move well, hence it was better to be "nearby". Don't worry, should be getting better.

[Ulrich]

R.I.P. David Lynch, he will be missed.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jan/16/david-lynch-twin-peaks-and-muholland-drive-director-dies-aged-78

[MeltingMan]

A distant uncle was buried yesterday. This brings the number of deaths in the last quarter to seven. He did not have a bad life. He leaves behind a wife, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. He was fifty years old when the Berlin Wall fell. I do not know whether this event was a blessing or a curse for him. RIP

The demographic change has now also affected my former Catholic community. It no longer exists. ✝