by Laura Nieman
It always shocks and troubles me when I hear of people I grew up with, not even necessarily as close friends, but still grew and matured alongside nonetheless, getting arrested, incarcerated, or killed. It's just, wow... Wasn't I just laughing with you a few years ago? Didn't I just see you faithfully playing basketball every day in the court by our neighborhood? Weren't we just kids ... (continue reading)