9.11.01

By Brian, on September 11th, 2007 | 8 comments

Photo taken 9/10/2001

Six years ago today, I was in Manhattan. It was a beautiful, crisp fall morning and I was coming to the end of a three night stay. I was still riding high on the experience of the night before – getting to see my idol in concert. Michael Jackson had performed right across . . . → Read More: 9.11.01

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I Will Never Forget…

By Brian, on September 11th, 2006 | Leave a comment

I will never forget…

A smoke-filled sky
Pedestrians crying
The tv in Times Square
Wailing sirens
The urge to escape
Uncontrollable fear
Caring hotel staff
The view from my hotel room
Empathy for the trapped and dying
Traffic-choked streets
People covered in ashes
Weeping without shame
Helpful strangers
The changed skyline at dusk
A sense of relief to get out of the city
Feeling guilty about leaving
Realizing that NY is the greatest . . . → Read More: I Will Never Forget…

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A Chief And A Wreath

By Brian, on September 10th, 2006 | One comment

A Chief And A Wreath
By Brian

Let’s break in now and watch the Chief
Go to Ground Zero to place a wreath.
Chin up, shoulders swaggering,
His hypocrisy’s staggering,
As he pretends that he shares . . . → Read More: A Chief And A Wreath

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