So far, today has been a day of reflection for me. My sons and I are proudly wearing red, white and blue ribbons/flag pins. Last year at this time I kept watching the TV in horror as the planes were shown hitting the towers over and over.

I was flying out of Orlando that day on an AA flight. I remember George Jr. being in south FL that morning. I remember spending those last precious moments with my daughter Amy. We never turned the TV or radio on that morning. We quietly had coffee and tea together relishing the time--wishing it wouldn't end...hating the moment about 9:30ish when we left the apartment to head to the airport before we said our last goodbyes for a few months again.

I thank God that today I am able to speak with her. I thank God that the plane I was on was not one ear marked by the highjackers. I thank God that I can wake up this morning and experience a new day.

I thank God that He has put a lot of us back in contact together. I'm with Jay, my years at home were good ones. It's helped develop me into the person I am today. Home is where a solid base of morals and standards were developed...it has made all the difference in my life.

Rich, sorry to hear about all the troubles. We get the Miami stations here so we are up on all the happenings there. It could be worse Rich. Janet Reno could be dancing in your front yard this morning! *laughter* Oops...did you vote for her?

God bless America and God bless all of you today and always.