This morning I’ve had several moments to stop and ponder on the sad day of 2001. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the many US troops, leaders and volunteers who fight the war on terrorism every day.

I’ve recently been reading Brad Thor’s books. They all touch on terrorism much in the way TV’s 24 does. Scot Harvath is the Jack Bauer of Brad’s books and they are as engaging to read was 24 is to watch. It may be fiction, but I’ll bet there are people who experience much of the constant stresses that the characters in Brad’s book face every day. Anyway, it adds to my awareness of the many people who serve to help keep me and my family safe from the constant threats of terrorism.

This post is left in loving memory of those lost and all those who remember.

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Mike over at Be A Good Dad shared a cute video of his little guy dancing today. I love watching kids in free form creativity. He inspired me to get my son’s video uploaded and shared (which I hate to admit has been on the “list” of things to do for almost two weeks now!)

A couple weeks ago we went to a big Constitution Week celebration with emphasis on Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday. The kids had a blast. Lee Greenwood was the entertainer for their program that night and during the pre-concert music my 3 year old started some entertaining of his own. I only had my digital camera with me so the lighting and picture quality aren’t stellar, but you get the gist of the little guy expressing his creativity through dance and a few singing phrases. I’m not completely sure but I think his dancing and singing inspired the music to follow. *wink*

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It’s hard to believe that it can be 5 years ago. So much of it seems like it’s only been a few months. The words of my Great-Aunt, Letha Wilcox ring in my head, “And it came to pass, not to stay.”
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