A life changed
The 9/11 Tribute Museum closed its doors on Wednesday. The impact volunteering with them has had on my life is significant. I can honestly say that volunteering with Tribute and the opportunities afforded to me changed my life. In Pieces Falling: navigating 9/11 with...
4th of July
"Christmas had been a tricky day. That’s what Emily, Meghan, and I had begun calling those days filled with both celebrating and grieving. They were days of gratefulness and emptiness. Days to cherish rituals while establishing new traditions." Pieces...
What’s next?
Two years ago, as I heard people say 2020 my thoughts would go to 20/20 – perfect vision. I spent time pondering perfect vision especially in light of a year that bore those same numbers. Wondering if there was a significance to 2020, something encoded in the very...
Well, it is here
Well, it is here. The twentieth anniversary. Due to the heighten media attention I have been interviewed and interviewed again. If you google me, you will find something. Today I am attending a service at the little church near Squad 41 then I am heading to the Cabin....
September 1, 2021 a few thoughts
In the Northeast, September means last days of summer, the beginning of school and for many in the 9/11 community the dreaded countdown to that day. This year being the twentieth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks has brought added attention and...
Exploring
“Design a life you are inspired to live.” Annette White Yesterday was a different kind of day for me. I felt unburdened. Expect for a lunch date with a friend at 12:30pm, my morning was free. Yes, I had stuff I could’ve done but instead I decided to explore two 9/11...
Dinner with friends
Jacques d'Amboise's death last week brought back a fond memory of an event that years later still makes me shake my head in disbelieve. Let me explain. My friend, Kimberly, had asked if I was interested in attending a fundraiser event entitled An Evening with Jacques...
Panic to peace
A year. It's been a year since I headed to the cabin for a couple of days to pack for a conference in North Carolina. Even then I knew I wouldn't be attending the conference. I kept searching for signs that it was okay to go. A vacation to Italy had already been...
An example to follow
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Challenger tragedy. For many of us it is a national remembrance, for the younger generation it is a historical event and for the youngest it is ancient history but to some it is personal. Thank you families of the Challenger crew...
A mouse in the house
When I took down my Christmas decorations, I transferred the Hershey kisses from the clear Christmas tree container to two small Lenox candy dishes. Years ago, I decided to use my good stuff and not save it for special occasions. I left one bowl on the kitchen counter...