Posted by sar on November 22, 2001, at 19:00:45
In reply to Re: New York, New York, posted by Fi on November 22, 2001, at 16:58:53
around the time the terrosrist attacks happened, i contributed to a controversial thread in which i stated that i probably wouldn't feel the effect until i wasn't able to shop at the mall anymore.
Adam, your description of "New York, New York" was incredible. Since the attacks, i've stared at photos in magazines and (quickly published) books finally...felt something. there was a cover on one magazine of a business man covered entirely in grey soot, head down, carrying a briefcase...it was heartbreaking.
last night i looked through a photography book recording the events and could hardly believe that 1) this happened and 2) i can't feel it enough. all around my city people now drive around with patriotic symbols on their cars, or stickered on their homes, and i become frightened for the innocent Afghanis and Pakistanis who live here...
Adam, you mentioned the burning smell. this may have touched me the most, as my home burned down the day after christmas last year. the smell still remains not only heavily in the house but in my mind. i am glad to be alive--and that my 11 roomates and 3 cats survived as well--but i am also grateful to be that close to danger and loss.
the smell will never go away.i can't comprehend all of the deaths, but photographers have captured stunning pictures of people mourning. my daily newspaper has been printing short tidbits on the confirmed-dead...what they did in life, believed in, etc...
anyway, i just wanted to apologize for any insensitive comments i made in september. it's all slowly sinking in...
thank you
poster:sar
thread:11115
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20011117/msgs/14201.html