In the aftermath of the tragedy that befell Boston, I have spent the last 24 hours reflecting on the things I had done there in the past.
I would regularly visit friends in JP during my childhood, my 21st birthday was a drunken weekend there, I met a bunch of Betties, I made regular trips to the aquarium, I met a bunch of nerds through Chris Hardwick, so many trips to Quincy, my friend started her business there… Laughs, love, memories of blisters from really inappropriate shoes, getting hit on by homeless dudes, bar hopping on St Paddys, waking up and wondering where my pants were, ridiculous trips to Framingham to get $2.99 wine at Trader Joes, conventions, mischief.
Boston was always my “go to” destination over NYC. It wasn’t because I hated New York. It was because it felt like home.
A part of me considered moving there before finding and falling in love with Portland.
Last night I was so angry at the Internet that I turned off everything and went to bed very early. Some people took to devaluing the situation, saying that this stuff happens all the time. It shouldn’t be a priority over everything else.
Instead of telling them to go fuck themselves, I went to every Facebook page of a friend that either lives in Boston or works close and made sure they were all right.
I am one of the lucky ones. So many people in Boston are hurt and scared right now. Telling them that their feelings don’t matter is more horrific than letting them take a breath to grieve.
Human tragedy isn’t a contest. Oftentimes, things are prioritized. For as much time is needed, they should be able to reflect on the events that transpired. It doesn’t mean that they have forgotten the rest of the world. It means that they are watching their sons and daughters and husbands and wives have to deal with the fact that they have lost their limbs.
I am not afraid of Boston, or ever going back home. Mainly because what I saw when seeing some of the people running was many of them running to the site to help. Runners continuing to the hospital to give blood. Off duty Emergency response personnel rushing to do what was necessary to ensure that the death count didn’t rise. Military finishing a race in full gear and then banding together to find every person that needed help.
I flashed back to 2001 yesterday, when I couldn’t get ahold of my friends in NYC. I spent ten hours in and out of panic attacks. To tell me to “wake up” and that it happens all the time is fucked up. There is no limit to the expanse of empathy.
That being said? I love you Boston. I’ll be around to hug you soon enough.
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Now is not the time to be asking “who”. Now is the time to ask “what can I do to help?”
1. Give blood if you’re in the Boston area.
2. Don’t call people, just text. The phone lines are saturated.
3. Pay attention to the news, but don’t assume they are 100% correct. They would rather be first to report and have to retract than to actually research the lead.
4. Live. Laugh. Love.
My heart hurts for those that have lost, and those injured.
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Yes, that’s right folks… it’s another new episode! And it’s not an “Ali screwed up and edited something she already posted” episode because it was recorded today!!!
On this episode, Seth reviews some Whiskey, Ali rants about the blight in the alcohol community known as “Old Granddad”… uh… I wrote “Rawr” in my notes and don’t know why… Nevermind. We also talk sexy parties, late night cravings, dating (…?), weird standards, cheating, shopping, plans to hang out and record face to face in September, and how five year olds are magic monsters.
recorded 4/14/13
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On this episode of Whiskey on Sunday, Seth watches Ali commit a coffee faux pas and they talk about the morning news, Gamestorm, Fire, Ali forgets the name of a very famous actor, Australian dramas, stolen credit card numbers, comic book ads, money, baby, work, the nerdiest towns in the US, and the theme song.
ALSO! The return of FIRING RANGE!
recorded 4/14/13
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As if I couldn’t be later than I already am, this podcast bursts forth like an alien straight out of the sternum.
After trying to figure out when episodes happened, I tried to find the things I neglected to post. I think this was one of them.
I talk about Podfest 2012… that happened about 6 months ago… so I’m completely on top of things…
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To give you an idea of how lax I was in editing the podcasts that will be randomly put out on not Sundays… Uh… we recorded this on 11/11/12. On this episode, Seth and Ali talk wine, Skalapalooza, BRUCE!, Ali’s first jazz jam and meeting a very special moron, Minor League Hockey, NorthHampton, birthdays, Ground Kontrol, 24 hr Elvis, Ali goes on mega tangents, Hurricane Sandy, and stuff.
I’m sorry about the neglect in the podcast and the blog. I have been meeting people and dressing like a jerk.
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Hi everyone!
I know it’s been quite some time since I last posted something.
Life has been hectic. As I type this I am trying to do three things and I’m anticipating what my plans are for the evening.
No. I’m not ignoring anyone 
I’ve been very fortunate to have found a bunch of people here that want to hang out and there are so many things to do here I haven’t been home long enough to write anything.
I sing almost every other week at a Jazz Jam in Hillsboro. I am currently an apprentice with a fire performing troupe. I’m getting invited to tabletop RPGs (finally). I am so in love with my job I want to have babies with it.
That being said, I will try to schedule some time to catch you all up. So… you may have a week of new posts or just random posts.
Miss you!
- sent from my stupid phone.
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This is the first big storm on the East Coast that I haven’t been there for.
We’re it not for Facebook and Twitter, I would be an even bigger ball of nerves than I am. Many of my friends were lucky. Some now have beach front property.
I would be left to my own asshole brain thinking the worst were it not for consistent updates from those I love.
Stay safe, East Coast.
Well this was written awhile ago an apparently saved on my phone…
Whatever.
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Ali: Here are a few pictures of me with fire
Seth: Beautiful!
Ali: Rick was like “you look so scared” and I was all “I WAS!”
Seth: You look gorgeous in the third picture.
Ali: That was the one he said I was terrified in.
Seth: Frightened women are the prettiest. Said every dangerous drifter ever.
Ali: This is why I murder hobos.
Seth: Not murder. Pre-emptive vengeance.
Ali: I have missed you terribly.
3/7/13
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On this episode, Seth and I haven’t spoken in over a month. We cry and I cram in as much as I can about the past month in 78 minutes. Debauchery, stupid snow, giving kids smallpox stuffed animals… and neither of us drink during this episode. BUT! Seth is on painkillers and muscle relaxers so you can start to hear him fade. I had spent the evening prior drinking more than I should have.
OH! And Daylight Savings Time is for suckas.
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