I am not going to focus on forensics or anthropology in reference to the 3/4/13 Bones episode titled "The Survivor in the Soap". I am not going to discuss the politics of civil war atrocities or the scourge of children soldiers.
Rather I wish to take a moment and give acknowledgement to those professionals who give up their routine days and evenings. Those who give up their dinner reservations and other appointments or commitments for the sake of their professions. Those who give up birthday parties, recitals, holiday dinners, and all those other activities that create a 'normal' life.
I wish to thank those who are always waiting for the tone of a telephone ring knowing full well that their time and thoughts will be taken away from their routine. Just like Cam gave up dinner with her love interest. Duty called.
And let's look at Bones. Even while talking about vacation, her desire was to go to Paris to view catacombs and sewers. She is never far away from her calling. Even if some aren't as absorbed in their general professions there are cases that are constantly on ones' mind. They burrow way down deep and never leave your thoughts, even while away from work. The details and questions are always just below the surface.
I wish to not only express thanks to those professionals but also to their families and friends who just smile and understand and wait.
Well said Margie!
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