Stranger Danger

[c9]

I am either cracking up or truly losing any weak connection I had with this city or something. I spent most of last night dreaming, as near as I can tell, but all the dreams were nightmarish -- as in, not quite nightmares, but trying. I dreamed about people shooting at me, getting attacked, being scared, locking doors, etc etc. I know exactly where it's all coming from, and I don't like it.

- there was a rumour of a murder in our neighbourhood
- this morning a small bag of human flesh was found one block from our place
- Wednesday night our good friend in Halifax was attacked, beaten, and has spent the last day in surgery (he's out, in recovery, and doing well)
- New Orleans has descended into Dark Knight Returns-style anarchy. People are shooting at helicopters that are trying to evacuate people. People are shooting at ambulances. I cannot find the words to describe the horror of what's going on. Sadly, I can imagine where it's going.

The combination of this crime and disaster makes me feel less safe here, and less safe in Halifax (where I always felt safe). It makes me wonder what we'll do when the energy crisis really hits and things go all to shit. We live very close to a farmer's market now (good), but we don't like this neighbourhood. Maybe we'll need to move a little further away, but still keep work and market walkable.

I'd feel much better if it were just the clowns trying to eat me instead of real scary things.

Comments

[thespos]

I think it's overload from all of the news going on. I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping and a ridiculous quantity of nightmares lately, and that's the only thing I can point to.

You'll be in my thoughts. I hope you feel better.

I hope we both do.

[leapfish.livejournal.com]

Don't forget the gay bashing! That happened in our neighbourhood too. And all the drug deals that go on just outside our building.

Still doesn't beat my horrific dream last night, though :-P

[c9.livejournal.com]

This is true. I think you should tell everyone about your dream; you don't want to keep that kind of pain inside.

[simplisticton.livejournal.com]

It's media overload. Too much of a bad thing.

I felt pretty bad about the whole thing until I talked to J about it yesterday and she was telling me that even her dad is worried. If this disaster is getting through to him, then there's hope.

[c9.livejournal.com]

I wonder if this is the scale required to waken us from our stupor.

[skaughty.livejournal.com]

It makes me wonder what we'll do when the energy crisis really hits and things go all to shit.

I hear you Cam. I shudder at the very thought.

[gregr92.livejournal.com]

I think were getting a dose of reality here, of what society is really becoming!

[socalledeconomy.livejournal.com]

I sleep great with my Glock 22 under my bed.