09-11-21 Remembering 911 20 years later
It is a day I will never forget. My alarm clock went off to the sound of the radio. There was a few moments of dead air and then they were saying that a plane had crashed in to the twin towers in New York City. I thought it was a joke but I jumped out of bed to run and turn on the TV. I was just in time to see the second plane hit and the horror and shock felt round the world kicked in. I hurried and got ready for work. The majority of the day at Mouat’s Home Hardware on Salt Spring was spent in the furniture department in the basement with staff and clients gathered around all the TVs watching as the day passed. I will never forget the feelings that day, the unbelief, the absolute horror. And then there was the news that hit that Gander, Newfoundland had taken in all the planes from everywhere that had no place to land safely. Two years ago I saw the musical written about that when I flew from Newfoundland to the UK. I saw for the first time, Come From Away, in London with my dear friends, Nigel, Linda and Claire Hearnden. It was the most amazing piece of theatre I have ever seen. The quick changes between accents alone made me want to meet and worship every performer. Apple TV has released the show and I want to watch it again, but not alone. I will see if I can find a fellow viewer in the next short while and if not shall watch it again myself. Today I honour those who lost loved ones including the 24 Canadians.
On this day in 2019 I had a great brain scar day when my besties got me out of the house stupid early so we could take the train to PARIS!!! I will never forget that day… period
Today by comparison involve 4.5 hours of book work for my volunteer gig, driving my delightful grandson to work and shopping for a kettle. I will say the time spent with Gene ranks up there in the positive. He is very good in the manner and gratitude department and I love that he says I LOVE YOU NANA with no regard to who may be listening, even when he is on the headset in the drive thru at work. That made my day.
I did have fun finds at Winners and to be clear, I found it that way.
triumphgal 