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by megaduck 5941 days ago
One tragedy does not make another tragedy less painful or profound.

The world is full of infinite joys and sorrows, and we can only focus on one at a time. That's the blessing and curse of being human.

So, tonight some of us grieve for a tree. You may grieve for other things if you choose, but that doesn't diminish our loss.