“Up From Zero” is a documentary film that pays tribute to the brave men and women of the New York City building trades who put themselves on the line on September 11, 2001 – and for nine months afterward – to reclaim Ground Zero.
Today a tragedy has occured, no warning, no reason. As Americans and people around the world watch the news reports, waiting for the revelation that will give us closure, life does not stop. Manned Space exploration must not stop. A NASA spokesperson explained "Human spaceflight is a passion", and I agree with all my heart, we must not lose sight of the value, the benefits to everyday life that are a result of the US Space Program.
You get up from the sofa after staring for hours, and experience something you don't ever recall. Your legs and shoulders ache. Muscle fatigue. Lactic acid has settled in after all the clenching and unclenching.
visit The Washington Post for the rest of this Essay entitled The Images That Won't Let Us Go
This link is an
amazing depiction of the recent acts of war inflicted on our America. I felt compelled to link you to it. Read on for many more links relevant to NYC local, Florida local, and global relief efforts
In the wake of the recent tragedies in our country, I have received numerous emails that have touched me. But none as much as these words I will post here. This, from a Canadian newspaper, is worth sharing.
Thank you Tammy for forwarding this to me.
