Shanksville 9-11 On a very cold winter day, we ventured to Shanksville Pennsylvania, the site where flight 93 crashed, on September 11, 2001. We had arrived in the area the night before, spending the evening in Somerset, from which the path to the site is clearly marked. It was a dreary kind of…
Pentagon 9-11 “We claim this ground in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. To honor the 184 people whose lives were lost, their families, and all who sacrifice that we may live in freedom. We will never forget.” We first visited the Pentagon Memorial, for those killed on 9-11 in…
Nine-Eleven Memorial Freeport, Maine I do not know why it surprised me, but it did. At the end of a quick trip to Freeport, Maine, as we were leaving town, driving down Main Street, these two steel beams, caught my eye, and we decided to stop and take a look. I was not expecting…
Ten Years Later “Freedom itself was attacked this morning by a faceless coward and freedom will be defended.” ~President George W. Bush ~ September 11, 2001 Of late, the news is dominated by reminiscence’s and reflections of the Nine-Eleven attacks, just as it should be. I have seen and heard many outstanding stories recalling the…
In a few short months, we shall mark the tenth anniversary of the Nine-Eleven attacks. I have previously shared my experience, http://thatisallfornow.com/?page_id=1491, now I would now like to hear yours. Where were you on Nine-Eleven? What do you remember about that day? How did you feel then, and how are you feeling today, regarding…
Carrot Cake This has become one of my signature cakes. I have had more people request this cake, than any other sweet, that I make. I first made this for my Mother, as her birthday cake, and if we are together, for her birthday, I still make it – something to bear in mind, if…
“The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.” ~John Steinbeck~ I knew when I decided to use the photograph of the 19 story, Groom Texas…
“The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true.” ~John Steinbeck~ Of the many paradox’s, which mark my life, none is stronger than change. Little makes me…
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