This Full House

9/11: A Remembrance in Film

From chaos to community - we all lived it - no longer strangers, we still grieve together and our views of New York just haven't been the same, since.

Especially, from here in Jersey.

I can’t believe that it’s been 7 years, but I do remember how terribly frightened I was -- living just across the bay from the World Trade Center in New York City -- with my two oldest already in elementary school and me home, alone, with a toddler and a 2 month old.

Honestly, do I really want to remember?

I learned about Snag Films, while looking for links to share for this month's column on the Imperfect Parent, and was totally blown away by their first annual September 11th Remembrance in Film.

There are five documentary films slated, featuring the critically acclaimed 7 Days in September, the films will be available in their entirety, without commercial interruption, at both www.snagfilms.com and www.indiewire.com between today and September 12th, 2008.

I ask that you take a moment, sometime today, to watch this 90-minute film and I promise, you WILL remember that - although, we may run in different circles - the kindness and compassion of the human heart knows no boundaries.

Peace to you, my friends.

[Cross-posted from New Jersey Moms Blog]

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Blog Reader Appreciation Day

That's right, today is Blog Reader Appreciation Day.

Why?

Well, City Mama said so and Robin (The Other Mother) came up with this wonderful idea of showing your blog readers a little love; that's why!

So, what's it to you?

I Am Beautiful Blog Tour: Our 10 Questions for Woody Winfree

 

Woody Winfree is a founder of Sole Sisters, Inc., and the critically acclaimed The I Am Beautiful Project, dedicated to creating a world in which every woman and girl can proudly proclaim, "I Am Beautiful!"

So, when the nice people at Sourcebooks asked if I would like to participate in the I am Beautiful Blog Tour, I jumped...literally, leaped from my chair and banged my chin...HARD...for the opportunity to interview Ms. Winfree.

Our Dirty Little Secret on a very Super F-Word Tuesday

It's Super Tuesday and the OTHER Tuesday, as well.  You know, Mardi Gras (we try NOT to use the "F" word too much, here) so, throw me some beads, WHOOT!  I've got a new article up on Imperfect Parent - just in time for Valentine's Day - come read about Our Dirty Little Secret ;o)

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to the polls!

[Edited to add:  Just got a call from Hillary Clinton, reminding me that the polls are open until 8 p.m., here in Jersey.  What a country!]

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September 11, 2001 - The Names

I'm guest-blogging for my dear friend, Dana - join me at The Dana Files in remembering September 11, 2001 - The Names.