Freedom Tower (1WTC) Rising Quickly

The 1,776 foot tower designed to restore Manhattan’s skyline and replace the office space that was lost on 9/11/01 has finally begun showing signs of progress. Steelwork recently hit 160 feet above street level, but is expected to reach 20 floors in the first quarter of 2010.

Here are a few renders of the redesigned World Trade . . . → Read More: Freedom Tower (1WTC) Rising Quickly

Seven Years Ago

It doesn’t quite seem possible that it’s been that long, but on this day, seven years ago, I was on top of the World Trade Center. The view was unimaginable and even though my knees were quivering from the excitement, I knew this was the experience of a lifetime. I’m a little scared of heights, so . . . → Read More: Seven Years Ago

I Will Never Forget…

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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