The day of this writing falls on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. All week long the news stories and stations have been gearing up to run features and stories. I have been able to spend time remembering with Marianne. The wounds for her are still quite raw. It is good, but there are tears none the less. As we get close to heading back to Calgary for a season I feel it necessary to dedicate the opening of this post to the remembrance of that day.
Like most people of my generation we can tell you what we were doing precisely when we found out something was wrong. I was driving School Bus for Southland transportation. I had just picked up the first half of my route and was heading for the last few kids. Someone came on the radio and said "Those Americans are getting hammered today." Dispatch replied; "Please do not talk about it over the radio."
I finished my run. I had no stereo on the bus so the news was already several hours old when I got home. I turned on the TV (something I hardly ever did) and watched with as they replayed the footage that is now so popular of the aircraft hitting the second tower. The footage of the damage to the pentagon and the flight that crashed in the cornfield in Pennsylvania.
In the days that followed I saw so many stories of things, heroic things, and terrible things. A couple stand out in mind, first was the cross that was standing from 2 girder sections, No one made it, it just fell that way. But people used it as a memorial spot. The second was, for the first time in my memory, did I see America united, Indivisible under God. Standing for one cause. No hatred, no racism, no greed. Just one nation, in pain.
The world changed on that day, and not for the better. Now I keep reading the news and watching the great and terrible day of the Lord getting closer and closer. People are still ignoring it. Others refuse to accept it. The world needs to be ready for more tears. Here are a few videos I watched this week. Grab a tissue, If you remember that day too.
Note: the videos on You tube are not always supported by blog spot So these are the links as I cannot seem to get all the actual videos to load.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eQmzw6n3k&feature=related
This one was a bud Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x-kTEE19BU&NR=1
This is a tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oOW-1OwtCA&feature=youtu.be
this one actually showed on blogger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDOrzF7B2Kg&feature=player_embedded
An amaizing story of the boat lift used in the evacuations
This is the globe and mail's feature from today, I am guessing the images are in almost every ones minds and hearts for all time. So I will not post any more of the news features on this Blog post.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/september-11/powerful-images-from-911/article2141925/
This was a good read, The only american NOT ON EARTH on Sept 11
http://news.yahoo.com/astronaut-in-space-during-attacks-shares-unique-footage-of-9-11.html
and stories, one of the millions, of how Canada was there to help.
http://www.globalnational.com/GlobalNational/video/gander+nl+remembers+911/video.html?v=2123842807&p=1&s=dd#video
http://www.globalnews.ca/interactives/how_life_changed_since_9-11/index.html
this is a story on how things have changed, Kyle and his buddies need to pay particular attention to:
Certain kinds of humour are now illegal.
Not only is joking about terrorism in poor taste, it’s also illegal. Terrorism-related hoaxes are now part of the Criminal Code, meaning you can’t convince people that a terrorist attack is happening or imminent in a way that causes them to fear for their own lives, property or safety. This crime carries a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison – and a much harsher sentence if someone is actually harmed as a result of your prank.
Meanwhile back at the farm:
Here at the inverted cow things are getting more chaotic than ever.
I 'harvested' the remainder of the garden it was not much, but it is done. I also started fixing the yard to be shut down for the winter. Mostly it is one last fall cleanup and get everything in order. We still do not know how we are going to make the move but we are working on it.
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| building a gate |
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| last harvest about 5lbs potatoes and 2 lbs carrots 4 beets and a handful of onions |
I had a awesome visit with Andrew and Marianne had a great visit with Suzie I miss so much having heart to heart talks about God. We did not chat about the crap of the world, just God. I came home and was PUMPED.
Then the bottom fell out, One of Marianne's relatives, who was terminal, passed away early this morning. It was well with his soul and I am sure that he waits where no tears will fall. But those left behind will feel his absence.
The swallows are getting ready to leave for the winter as well, The last bunch of them were flying about when I took this picture. Now every morning there is about 20 or so of them flitting around the house catching mosquitoes and flys and whatever other bugs they want to eat.
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| the little fellas getting ready to fly the coop literally |
Last thoughts and stuff to laugh about,
Here on the inverted cow home we have a few good or even funny moments to think about and I do try to add a couple in each post,
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| Mitza in a box! She just jumped in for no reason so for the same reason I took her picture |
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| Midnight giving me computer lessons. |
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| even the butter dish had something to smile about this week No we did not make the happy face intentionally Marianne saw it when she went into the kitchen one afternoon and took a few pictures of it |
Something for last thoughts Watch this video and see if you do not have a laugh or have it stuck in your head all day! Thanks Tracy. (I still want the car!)
Finally new additions to support the inverted cow!
Please check out the other links and what not You never know there may be something you like!
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