Patriots Day 2021

 

It’s been 20 years since the day we all watched the Towers go down.  I was at work.  Most of us were either glued to the nearest radio, or computer to watch the images.  I remember at one point I called both my Mother and My brother J.  Mom was in Hartford at a bunch of meetings.  She bristled when she called me and reminded me that nothing was going to happen at the state capital.   Jim was working in Philadelphia for the DOT.  He called and said he was safe.

I know it isn’t just the towers but the plane crashes into the pentagon, and the Pennsylvania field.  Subsequently I believe we would watch those videos as well.

My colleagues were all getting upset by the news.  One of President Bush’s Daughters who was attending the University was literally whisked off the campus by security and I believe sent back home.  I remember our administration gathered us together and reassured us that we were safe and if anyone felt they needed to go home they could do so.  I think I stayed until it was time to go home. 

I watched it a little bit more on TV and was impressed that one of the networks didn’t continually replay the planes crashing in to the towers.

In the days that followed we would learn more and more of the people who lost their lives and who the culprits were.  I also remember that anyone who saw anyone suspicious were ready to report them.  That was really stupid I thought.  Feeding into the fear and acting on it wasn’t good.

There were three people from Milford who died at the towers.  One of them was a schoolmate of mine and had the most wonderful smile Mike Miller.  Then there was Seth Morris 35 years old and worked on the 105^th FL of one of the towers.  I just learned both Michael and Seth both worked for the same firm and both lived in NJ.  AVnish Patel I wasn’t familiar with but he worked on the 95^th Floor of the tower.

Over the years I may have gone to one or two services in Milford.  It was poignant, and also sad.  There was one in town this morning as well at church.  Both my sister and BIL went.    I just didn’t want to go this year.  I knew it would be on many channels, and played over and over again.  There were also lots of documentaries.

I spent today doing laundry and going to the store for a few things.   I also ordered canned food for the cats it should be here in a couple of days. 

While I went to the store I got a text from Liz telling me that I can laugh and tell her to her hat.  I had no idea what she was talking about.  She explained we got the invitation to the wedding on OCT 1.  She is encouraging me to go and so I am.  I told Jim that as well.

I spent the rest of the afternoon doing laundry and picking up things here and there. 

I was grateful to find that the kitties have been hitting their target with no problem.  I will still wash the floor as It is time anyway.

 

 

I slept late 09-12-21

This may be short as I am so tired.  After posting yesterday’s entry at 5 in the morning I went to sleep.   The cats were in a huff about that. We did our regular routine then went back to bed.  I woke up again around 8.

I downed about 4 cups of coffee before my sister came over at noon.  I spent the time watching TV, picking up here and there and then showered.

When Liz arrived, Tiger hurriedly headed to my room and sat under the bed while I found Sky under the blankets for the second time this weekend.  It was 80 degrees but I didn’t have the AC on but the fan.

When she said down she said she was in a mood.  I laughingly said well if that’s the case go home. I wasn’t cranky but I was exhausted.  We never gave into the threats.

We spent the next 4 hours talking about stuff.  We discussed how much we enjoyed the ghost/spirit walk Friday night.  My feet died by the end of the tour but I had the wrong shoes on.  Milford is very much haunted.  I also learned a lot about the town that I have lived in for most of my life.  There were 4 tribes along the river and the stories I heard were amazing.

She will be sending her regrets to Jim and Janis.  She is trying to figure out how she will say it without inflaming the situation that is been long standing.

I suggested that she tell them because of the status of Covid and her limited health she would not be attending.  We looked at a few B&B’s and hotels to stay.  As of this writing I will probably leave early Friday morning and get to where ever I pick to stay and then head to the services and reception.  I am not sure if I will get to spend much time with the couple.  I was planning on staying the entire weekend but I might just stay overnight. I still have a few weeks to plan on it.

After Liz left I finished putting the furniture blankets on the sofa and finishing the pecan pie I bought from Aldi’s.  It’s completely gone now.

My shoulder was starting to hurt again.  I took Tylenol and joint supplement and it felt better until I decided to have more cheese (the salt in it).  It feels better.  I have also taken the daily evening meds.

I took a walk around the complex.  It was a bit of a challenge.  Rapid heart movement and the breathing were not good.  I will try tomorrow morning before I head to work.

I watched part of the WETV NCIS Marathon today and until just now.  Some of the channels that do the marathons changed it up for this weekend so we were not sure when it was on or we got extra marathons.

This week should be fairly busy.   I am not sure how many of the CDs will be waiting for me tomorrow.  Someone was going to be doing it while I was out.  The scanning should be it semi normal level.  Although I understand AC is going to be out so I am not sure.

On Tuesday I have a long day.  I have a Dr.’s appointment so I will be leaving early from work.  Then after the dr.’s appointment I have the ladies guild dinner.

Wednesday is a normal work day and I am hoping to get to the Meetup that night.  I am thinking I will go straight to the meetup and feed the cats when I get home.

Thursday there is a union action at lunch time.  I am not sure what this one is about but Barbara will be getting me ride.

Friday starts the Eastern States expo but not going the first weekend.  It will be too crazy.  Some of us from the meetup will go towards the end of cycle.

Cyn from the Group is having a literary lunch.  I need to bring appetizers and something to drink.   I don’t have any books to bring.

The cats are now sleeping either in the living room or kitchen.  I expect them to come in here shortly. 

Tiger has been doing really great with the litterbox.  It’s been a couple of days since I had to pick up crap off the bathroom floor.

As I suspected the canned cat food I ordered should be here Tuesday.  I have the litter on auto delivery and that should be here the first week of October.

Well so much for being short or going to bed early.