Rememberance
Today is the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks that felled the twin towers of the World Trade Center. If you want to read my story of my experiences on that day, you can go here.
Earlier this summer, Russell, my brother, and his roommate Steve (his nickname is Boob, for some reason, so that's what we call him) decided that they wanted to become volunteer firemen. Russell loves it so much that he's probably going to do it full time once he graduates from the academy. I'm really proud of his for doing this, but I worry about his and Boob's safety. I've been watching Rescue Me and I have visions of Russell becoming a bitter alcoholic like Denis Leary (yeah, I know I'm dramatic).
Today his house had a memorial service for the fire fighters that died at the World Trade Center. Here are some of the pictures from the service. As always, click to embiggen.
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The Great White North
Soon I will be putting aside my dislike of the cold to go visit Mac in Philadelphia (Yes, I know weather in the 60s isn't cold, but I'm a southerner and a bit of a baby when it comes to anything colder than 75).
Mac and I plan on spending Saturday, October 9th in Manhattan (I actually squealed when she suggested going there. I've never been to NYC but have been dying to go), so any bloggers in the area that want to get together, send either Mac or I an e-mail so we can work it all out.
I can't believe I'm finally going to get to meet Murphy and Mr. Fish and I can't wait to see Mac again! I'm so excited to be going to Casa Fish! I'll be even more excited if I get to meet other bloggers in the area, so come out and met me on my trek to the great white north!
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on a whim, i am going to see Mac on Tuesday when i'm out of town! i have to go to NJ for work, but she's so close by that we're going to take in a play together. fun!
Posted by chattykathy at September 12, 2004 12:25 AM
awww I'm so freaking jealous! I'm sure you will have a blast! She is such a sweetie!
Posted by Ash at September 14, 2004 03:24 PM
Add KB to that equation and it equals a Kool-Aid smile!
Posted by KB at September 14, 2004 04:32 PM
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Dance With Me
I've got the WinAmp on random (as usual) and Breathe's "How Can I Fall?" came on.
I was instantly transported to my freshman year in high school. We were on a band trip in Corpus Christi having our annual banquet. There was this cute tuba player Doug Ball that I had a crush on (honestly, though, I had a crush on a lot of guys. I was a bit boy crazy) and I was so happy when he asked me to dance. Ever since "How Can I Fall?" has always made me think of high school.
Anyone else remember the first song they slow danced to?
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November Rain - Guns N Roses.
Grade 8, end of year dance.
Posted by Ange. at September 11, 2004 05:22 AM
whoa, Ange. freaky. I think that was mine too. except it was a "couple skate" at the local skating rink. that was the night of my first kiss too, which was some Puerto Rican that reeked of Old Spice, shoving his tongue down my throat. not terribly pleasant!
Posted by girl at September 11, 2004 10:49 AM
i don't remember the first song i slow danced to... i just wanted to interject that i think that "Hands to Heaven" is one of the best songs. ever. hee!
Posted by mikey at September 11, 2004 09:58 PM
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Burn It - The Summer 2004 Incentive Winner
I've been woefully negligent in mentioning the incentive winners from the last Burn It CD swap (and also woefully negligent in making my own CD of movie music. I plan on starting it really soon, I promise!). As you may recall, the group or groups that get all of their CDs to me first wins a copy of my own CD.
This time we had three groups get their CDs into me all on the same day so the winners are as follows:
.: Traci
.: Vicki
.: Darren
.: Michael
.: Christine Murphy
.: Amber
.: Julia
.: Jay
.: Leah
.: Katie
As soon as I make my CDs, your copy will be on its way to you. Thanks for getting your CDs out so promptly!
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Hey I had singed up for this but never got any email about it.
Posted by Xerxes at September 10, 2004 06:20 PM
Wow! I feel a lot less bad about getting my CDs out late....
Posted by Gary LaPointe at September 19, 2004 02:24 AM
Hey, Kymberlie...did you ever make that CD? If so, I never got my copy. :)
Posted by Julila at October 15, 2004 08:11 AM
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Hurricanes and Happy Birthdays
Today marks the 104th anniversary of the deadliest natural disaster in United States history, the hurricane that struck Galveston. Historians estimate that close to 10,000 people died. If the storm hadn't almost completely destroyed the city, people believe that Galveston would be the big city down here, not Houston.
Today also marks the 26th anniversary of my brother Russell's birth. He's definitely not a natural disaster, though I used to think of him as one when we were growing up.
Happy birthday, Russell! I love you and hope it's an awesome day for you!
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wow. that story about Galveston was pretty interesting.
and Happy Birthday, Kymberlie's brother Russell!
Posted by mikey at September 8, 2004 02:53 AM
I saw a news special on that hurricane. It really was horrible. All those Nuns and children that died in that orphange really bothered me.
Happy Birthday to your brother.
Posted by Deb at September 8, 2004 04:29 PM
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Happy Birthday, Don!
Today is the birthday of Mr. Don, who is smart as a whip, wonderfully interesting, and looks smashing in a Princess Fiona ogre tiara.
Happy birthday, Don! I hope it's a great one! And, in honor of his birthday, here's a birthday-themed download for all.
50 Cent - In Da Club (Nine Inch Nails "Closer" Remix)
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