Back from a bit of time with the folks, very nice, very relaxing, very everything I needed. Not very different from the trip I made up there five years ago, although my purpose for that trip was quite different, although for all intents and purposes it appeared the same: to see my folks. I was thinking about changing my life for the better then. I was about to start a new job and things looked like they were changing for the better and could be even better. My folks asked me to stay an extra day to spend it with mutual friends. That next day was Sept. 11.
This time around nothing so life-changing as any of that, but we had a good time: fishing, spending time on the lake, time around the fire, time (ok a lot of time!) around the dinner table and in the kitchen. The fishing was pretty darn good and always a mix of meditation and excitement. Mom and Dad have had a good year fishing this year, which Dad carefully journals – strictly research there!
The photo above was taken by my Mom of a quiet, subtle sunset at their summer place.
The fifth anniversary of Sept 11, 2001 will soon be here – how will you spend the day?
- the september project
- families of September 11
- donate blood
- build the memorial
- 9-11 vigils – Voices of Sept 11
Find your own way to remember.
