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9/11 Road Trip

Who wasn't affected by September 11, 2001? Pretty much every one I know in real life was.

A new story was released today about one man's experience taking a road trip during this fateful time named Dissolute Kinship: A 9/11 Road Trip in the form of a well written long essay.

It was composed by a Canadian citizen who had planned on driving cross country at this time to celebrate a milestone birthday and sort some personal discoveries that occurred that year. He was completely unaware of what was about to unfold. Travel with him back into time to this fateful tragedy and see it through his eyes.

David Antrobus has a beautifully captivating way of creating images in your mind while you are reading. He strings words together like fine pearls are strung on a necklace. You won't be disappointed.

Fortunately his story was released just in time for the 10th anniversary of the tragic event.

You don't need a Kindle device to be able to read the book. Amazon offers several free downloads for their Kindle books which include smartphones and PCs. On the right hand side of the screen when viewing the book, under where you click "Buy Now", are several platforms to choose from, or click HERE.

Recipe: Luscious Tea Bars

Luscious Tea Bars

from Occident / King Midas flour Collectors Bake Book:

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup half & half
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup King Midas flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups coconut
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Cream together butter & sugar, then stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in greased 15 x 10 pan. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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One Mother's Story

A powerful and moving story written by someone I've had the pleasure to communicate with thanks to the magic of the internet.  She has decided to share her heart-wrenching story and I hope her words get to all those who need to hear them.

A Letter To My Son by Lauren Stone

While you're there, check out the other stories on the blog.  Warning:  there are very emotional accounts here, some may even seem to be coming right from your own heart.  

God bless you Kayla.

Goodbye to our beautiful Kayla, who left this earth January 18, 2011.  I look forward to seeing you again at the bridge when it's my time.

Wilted

The Dead of Winter