Good writers define reality; bad ones merely restate it. A good writer turns facts into truth; a bad writer will, more often than not, accomplish opposite. ~ Edward Albee
I truly can't believe that it has already been 7 years since America changed forever. I had woken up that morning, thinking that it was just going to be another normal day of school, but I was sadly mistaken.
My mom was at work and at the time my dad was homeschooling us. I'm pretty sure we were doing math when my mom suddenly called and said to my dad, "Turn the news on!"
At what we saw, I was shocked. I sat on the couch, eyes wide, just starring at the T.V. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. "Who could do something like this?" I was wondering. I didn't know much about terrorism, didn't really even know what it was. But then I knew.
We didn't do any more school that day. My dad and I just watched what was unfolding.
There were 2,975 fatalities, excluding the 19 hijackers: 246 on the four planes (from which there were no survivors), 2,603 in New York City in the towers and on the ground, and 125 at the Pentagon. An additional 24 people remain listed as missing. All of the fatalities in the attacks were civilians except for 55 military personnel killed at the Pentagon. More than 90 countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Center. (Copy and pasted from Wikipedia)
I will always remember that day and my reaction. I pray for the family and friends that people lost 7 years ago.
About thirty minutes ago, my brother's and their friend, Nate, were over here. And while they were here, a White Ibis landed in our back yard to eat some of the bugs in the grass. In typical boy fashion, they all decided that they were going to try to catch the poor thing! Well, after making sure they weren't going to hurt the bird, I watched at the back window while Sam and Nate climbed up in the top of the house. The first attempt ended with the bird flying away. When the White Ibis came back, they tried again and I ran to get my camera.
But attempt number two, also, ended with the bird flying away. Then ten minutes later, the bird came back! At that point, I knew that he was just teasing Sam and Nate. My mom agreed. I got a few more pictures, and the same thing happened. It was just fun to get the pictures! A minute ago, I looked out the window, and the bird wasn't back. I think he got tired of the game, too! Sam and Nate were not happy!
Here are some questions you may never ask yourself...Until now.
When a seagull flies over the sea, it is a seagull. But if it flies over the bay, is it a bagel? Why do fish swim? Can a cat and a dog fall in love? The bride wears white to her wedding because it is the happiest day of her live, so why does the groom wear black? No more come to mind now. Enjoy!
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