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“It's difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. 

It's a wonder I haven't abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. 

Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.” 
― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl

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When I stepped outside this morning, this was what I saw.

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Why? I mean.. Why?

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But after seeing these stick figures drawn with mud, I couldn't stop smiling. 

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I quickly remembered hearing kids' laughter that was coming from the courtyard yesterday.

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How could I get upset after seeing these drawings and remembering the laughter...

My thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost their loved ones in Connecticut.

By MK