We told our drivers to avoid travel until police caught the gunman. And by early afternoon he was in custody.
This tragedy reminded me to be grateful we live in an area with a low crime rate. The most exciting thing that happens around here is when the city paints new stripes on the road. Or when a few drops of rain fall and we get team coverage.
Mesa could be in the Guinness Book of World Records as the boredom capital of America. Even though it's the 45th largest city in the U.S., it's a nice quiet place to take a nap. Or to be in recovery.
I'm grateful to live in such a normally low key city because those of us in recovery have had all the excitement we can handle. Really enough for the rest of our lives.
I feel compassion for the victims of yesterday's violence. And I also think of those who live in the Middle East or in cities where violence is a constant presence.
I suppose those who live there become accustomed to the turmoil. But the stress of not living in a safe place has to wear on one's health and spirit.
That's why I'm happy to be here.
