We're having venison and steak fondue tonight with a little red wine and maybe some champagne. Today is actually our 28th wedding anniversary, so we're celebrating.
After 9/11, I was incredibly careful around my children, I made sure the six year old knew what had happened, but focused mainly on the positive. For example, instead of dwelling on the fire fighters that died, we went and thanked our local fire fighters. I wanted him to remember what happened, because it's something he needs to remember...but I made sure he was never afraid or saw me upset. He drew a picture of it...you can see it here. Note that the fire fighter is smiling as he is spraying water on the WTC? They are heros in my son's eyes...and that's what I focused on.
All this to say, when I saw the bridge collapsed in our neighboring county, my heart just broke for the families of the people who were lost. My son saw me cry, but he also saw me get up and fix lunch afterward, then fill up his outdoor pool with water! Life is already full of sadness and sorrow...but there is also so much to be happy about. I want my children to experience and know how to deal with both situations.
"I'd say there is quite a wide range of political views here"
My own politicial views don't quite match up with any party out there. In general, I'm too libertarian for the conservatives, and too conservative for the libertarians.
"Anyway, it's nice to have you aboard, if I'm allowed to say that as a fairly new Freeper."
Thanks! :-)
Today is actually our 28th wedding anniversary
Congratulations, and Happy Anniversary!
Mazel Tov to you and the Missus! That's great about the dance lessons. Sir SuziQ told me he'd take me out dancing if x42 were convicted by the Senate, but alas, it never happened. I was thinking about dance lessons for us; it sounds like fun! We celebrate our 27th this October, same day as x42 and #97 in fact, but I guarantee you we're a LOT happier than they!!
Here's wishing many more happy years for you two!