Comments | cricketshay: Where the Heart Is

cricketshay

Where the Heart Is

Feb 22, 2007 10:24

On September 11, 2001, two planes brought down The World Trade Center and stunned the world, changing life as we knew it. The War on Terrorism was born. Like many Americans, I can remember the exact details of where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news. Tragedy has a way of cementing the details in our brains. I was in Victoria, Texas, ( Read more... )

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beldar February 22 2007, 18:17:55 UTC

Weird how 9/11 became a turning point for us who live several states away from New York.

We happened to move from Ark. to Indy in August 2001. So soon after the world changed for us, it changed for everybody.

cricketshay February 23 2007, 15:48:44 UTC

I think it was the turning point for the nation. I think we were all changed a bit that day.

*hugs*

girl_carcinogen February 22 2007, 20:05:40 UTC

It's funny how one event can become such a landmark in so many different lives.

Well written, sugar.

cricketshay February 23 2007, 15:47:36 UTC

Thank you. :)

I would have to agree. That one event changed so many lives, not just the people who lost loved ones. It will never be forgotten.

imafarmgirl February 23 2007, 00:46:01 UTC

That is so cool you were able to move home. Awesome.

cricketshay February 23 2007, 15:46:20 UTC

It was a good thing. I found a better paying job with great insurance benefits only two weeks after I moved. (the first time I went looking)

I had forgotten what it was like to live near family. It has it's good points and bad, but I wouldn't change a thing. I'd rather be near them than miles away.

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cricketshay March 6 2007, 19:32:09 UTC

You are too kind. *added you back*

I had to snicker about the word "iconic" I've never thought of myself like that before.

I am much happier since I left the fandom scene. Too much unnecessary drama and craziness. *shudders*