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Am I a Bigot?
It has been 16 years since that horrific day. Sixteen years have passed and so have 3,000+ people. Yes, it was just over a decade and a half since four planes were hijacked and used as weapons against the citizenry of the United States. The first two planes hit both towers of the World Trade Center here in NYC. Another hit the Pentagon in Washington, DC. The final plane was intentionally crashed in an empty field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Many people naturally fled the areas fearing more attacks while a brave few ran toward the crash sites in the hopes of rescuing as many people as they could. Many, unfortunately, perished in what had to be the worst attack since Pearl Harbor and, without question, the worst attack in my lifetime.
By Maurice Bernier9 years ago in Humans
Bruised Canvas
How can I explain what it felt like? How can I sit here and explain something that I let happen and some how not blame myself? I didn’t call the police, I didn’t tell anyone, I didn’t care. I kept making excuses for the pain, that way I could convince myself it didn’t exist.
By lindsay lake9 years ago in Humans
The Wisdom of a Little Kid
Warning: this is a little self-indulgent, but get to the end and it’ll be worth it. Cool? Let's go then. Okay, I’m not what you’d call a manly man. I don’t play sports, I’m not macho (thank god) and I’ve always gotten on better with women rather than men. Now, some of you will have read that differently than others. It’s not intended as an insult to any macho guys in a bromance who love sports. It’s just me.
By Danny Kane9 years ago in Humans
Where Were You When September 11 Happened?
I know I'm certainly not unique when I say I was stunned beyond belief when the September 11 attacks occurred. I remember, at the very least, the way that day started. September 11, 2001 marked the early stages of a new job for me and, for once, my husband and I were able to spend a little time together prior to our respective departures for work. At the time, he was with the Canadian military and I was teaching English and French to military personnel and their spouses. I was also really into watching Live With Regis and Kelly, largely because who doesn't need a good laugh in the morning?
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Humans
Firstly
Firstly, Thank you for making my last months here some of the happiest times that I have had here and in my life. That one night when I looked back into the car park through the snow changed everything in the most amazing way. Who would have thought that one conversation would lead to this.
By Kerri Elling9 years ago in Humans
My Weakness for the Forbidden
What have I gotten myself into? I am totally in love with someone who I know I will never have a serious relationship with. When I met him three years ago our relationship consisted of just occasional sex, that's it. He is someone who I would have stayed away from in my younger days. He has about ten children and the baby mamas to go with them. Who wants that headache full time? Not me, so I thought! These three years have consisted of me mostly being upset with him because of his lack of keeping commitments. He never seemed to come through when he said he would with things like dates and hooking up for some late night action. Despite me being upset with him and breaking it off a dozen times I managed to fall for him. I think the mystery of him intrigued me. He really didn't say much about his personal life, in fact what I did know about him I learned through my own detective work.
By Claudia Lorine9 years ago in Humans
Dating as a Single Mom
I am blessed enough to have 3 amazing children (I know I might be biased but they are actually amazing kids). Unfortunately my relationship with their father didn't work out and we separated pretty dramatically. I still have my battles and challenges over parenting with my ex. Adding trying to dating into the mix and I feel like I am in a 3 ring circus.
By Jessica Schmidt9 years ago in Humans
5 People to Avoid When Dating
Love is complicated and fun; it is amazing and life changing. Finding love, however, is all of the above with some very brutal lessons in the process. In commenting on a friend's post, I was inspired to share some lessons that lead to Love's very honest truth. It wasn't until I had a friend that told me what to look for that I understood that when people were having a great time dating, I was having some of the worst experiences ever.
By Regina Stone-Grover9 years ago in Humans
