Opinion

Undoubtedly, readers of the News-Optimist have heard about the tragedy in Sandy Hook, Conn. by now. An armed gunman entered a school and killed a total of 20 children, six adults and finally, himself.

Although I rarely comment on current events I cannot ignore the grief and confusion associated with Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. In reality, it is everyone's tragedy.

This week, on Dec. 21, the world is supposed to end. At least, that's what some people think the Mayans predicted. I'm pretty confident it won't, but precisely six months earlier, on June 21, my world nearly ended.

A very special thank you to the nice gentleman who came across my purse in a shopping cart at the Canadian Tire store Dec. 10, and returned it to me. You were my guardian angel and I received everything in the purse.

Dear Editor I am writing this letter in regards to the two very precious and sought after reserved parking spaces for expectant mothers and families with small children located at the Territorial Mall in front of the main entrance.

It seems to me we rarely sit down anymore and are always on the move. When I was in Montreal this summer and commented on stacks of boxes at the curb side and television sets on the sidewalks I was told moving day is an annual event in the city.

A bouquet to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Walk Through Bethlehem. A boot to the City of North Battleford for not clearing the street in front of the church. It was advertised the event was going to take place.

After the early December suspected murder-suicide allegedly involving NFL linebacker Jovan Belcher, there has been an inordinate amount of attention given by the media to the topic of violence against women and suicide.

Ed, my neighbour next door, is crankier than a hungry bear with an infected tooth. The fact that he and Ruby will be joining their family in Mexico for Christmas week has Ed snarling and snapping at everyone.

Dear Editor I have a friend who has been suspended from coaching minor hockey in the Battlefords.