We Remember – 10 Years Later – 9/11/11

The first time I wrote about 9/11 was in 2009.  It was my second year of blogging.  The last post happened the following year in 2010.  This year marks the tenth anniversary of the tragedy that made America stronger, unfortunately. Do you remember where you were on that horrible day? Like many people, I remember it so well.  It was my son's first day of school. My husband and I were first-time homeowners for a full four months. It was a new beginning for us.  I never thought in a hundred … [Read more...]

We Remember – 9 Years Later – 9/11

"New York City will never be the same again." Every year since the 9/11 tragedy, there are tons of wounds being reopened after another year has gone by.  It's so sad how it happened. I remember that day like it was yesterday.  The thing that really gets me teary is when they read each and every name out loud. Somehow my eyes tear with almost every name that is announced. I'll be honest, I don't watch the whole tribute, it's just too sad to watch it so I keep myself busy spending time … [Read more...]

We Remember, 8 Years Later | 9-11-01

I can still remember the day it happened. It feels like it happened yesterday. Although I was sleeping during this horrible tragedy, I was awoken by my husband who called to tell me to watch the news. I asked him, "What channel?" He then said, "Any channel". I said, "Why do you want me to watch the news"? He said, "You'll see...I'll stay on the phone when you watch what's going on." … [Read more...]