Our virtual Christmas cocktail party tonight is canceled. Our hearts are too heavy. We may do a healing party on New Year’s Eve. Love to you all and be safe out there.
Just a little heads up. The Virtual Christmas Party is cancelled. I will be writing a lengthier post shortly, but thought I would tell you that out of respect and broken hearts, Robin and I have decided to postpone the party. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School and the town of Newtown, Connecticut.
As Maya Angelou said: “Each child belongs to all of us.”
UPDATE: Robin has provided us with an address for Sandy Hook Elementary School, 12 Dickenson Drive, Newton CT 06482 if you want to send some words of compassion, encouragement or prayers.
Robin Coyle 
I am not being flighty. I meant this as ‘not a good time / out of respect’ connotation–finger clicks and all.
I knew exactly what you meant. Hugs to you.
Timing is everything.
Wise move. You have a big heart.
It didn’t seem appropriate to party while grappling with what happened.
I think this was the right thing to do, Robin. What a hellish tragedy. I just don’t understand what on earth goes through people’s heads when they decide to do something so devastating. 😦
I don’t understand it either. How can someone be so crazed that shooting children seems like the only thing they can do to quiet their demons?
I know. 😦 This is a horrible thing to say, but I find it even more upsetting that this person has turned the gun on himself. It happens often, doesn’t it? Not facing up to what you’ve done. Why destroy so many others’ lives and then do that… I just don’t understand. 😦
He was the worst kind of coward. Violent and chicken-hearted.
I totally understand. Our day and evening in DC yesterday was tempered by memories of Friday’s massacre.
Have you noticed how quiet the blogosphere is except for posts about Sandy Hook?
I have. My Saturday post was already scheduled, and I went ahead with it. But my heart’s not in it.
I know what you mean.
Thanks for posting the Sandy Hook address. I’m going to send a card and am encouraging family and friends to do the same.
I sent a card as well. I hope they are flooded with love and support.
Me, too.
As I said on LouAnns blog, totally understand honey xx
I think everyone is still reeling from the tragedy.
I’m sure everyone will understand.
I’m sure too.
We all totally understand – it’s so difficult to even think clearly at the moment, let alone smile and have fun…
It seemed like the right thing to do at a time like this.
Yes, tough to be festive right now. Heavy hearts all around.
I saw a photo of the shooter today. And to think he was someone’s darling little baby.
May i suggest you reschedule for the week between christmas and new year and maybe hand out a bonus prize to the person who can create the most interesting recipe concocted of leftovers maybe trying to think of something will distract us from the pain of the real world
That is a fun idea. We all need some distraction right now.
I am so sorry, but I understand. I thank you for inspiring me to write a post about the shootings and guns. I share your horror.
Excellent post over there. I still can’t believe this happened.