11 Years Later

Many of my friends know I was not only present for the events of 9/11, I had a front row seat.  Last year at the ten year mark I did a longer post, which I don’t even want to go back to look at let alone link to.  Another year later, the sadness is still there, though lessened after a session with John, my Native American friend.  John said that I have been carrying a part of each one of the souls that I saw jump and die that day, that I have held a piece of each distraught soul, and that he saw them finally leave me by the dozen.  Yes, I definitely feel better, but still a little burdened by the day.  Today I chose to ignore the various events; though at 5pm I couldn’t miss the last of a motorcycle ride organized by the SoCal Firefighters.  They came through Laguna Canyon by the hundreds, and here at the front you see a woman atop a vintage fire wagon taking a photo.  Lots of American flags; many good people.   A great energy….we honked and gave them the thumbs up all along the line of  riders~

 

I had spent the day as usual, driving my parents around, doing the courier run and the transcription.  Getting them breakfast, lunch and dinner.  But at the end of the day I wanted something lighter, so I took the dogs to Rogers Gardens to see the seasonal décor~

So many great gourds, love the texture and colors~

I always get white pumpkins, though from Trader Joes.  These were pretty though today~

Great with the white of some super-daisies; I like the simplicity of white as a fall backdrop~

I am styling a party next weekend for 150 and was looking for a little inspiration.  Didn’t find it, really, nothing new and a few trite looks, so will create my own…but this scene with the masses of pumpkins was pretty and cheerful today~

I used to hate these “fairytale pumpkins” but now I love them. The color reminds me of terracotta, but it’s cooking with them that is so great.  As soon as Don has them at the Saturday market I will show you a great presentation.

As with each year, on this day in September, I am glad to be alive.  I’m off for my nightly laps in the pool and then to bed.  This week we have a few doctor visits but everyone is feeling better (my forehead is back to normal thanks to the Osha Root) and Dad feeling really strong.  Mom will have an X-ray and status on Friday.  I think it is important to recognize the past, but also to move forward. I do not want to dwell or wallow on 9/11.  I hope to have a positive view and enjoy life today, which is my parents (for the moment), my businesses, and mes proches.   I enjoyed talking with R tonight and making plans for later this year together in Beaune.  So much to look forward to~