Re: Our thoughts are with youPosted by Kenzi on September 11, 2001 at 21:18:56: In reply to: Our thoughts are with you posted by Jeremy on September 11, 2001 at 18:49:38: Thank you for your thoughts. It's so nice to know that there areothers out there sending NYC and Washington their positive energy. Your prime minister gave an excellent speech that was very well thought out, very well delivered and very moving. I wish I could say as much for our president. I am calmer now but still breaking into tears without warning. I went out earlier today and the streets were empty of cars and most stores closed (unheard of in NYC) but the streets were filled with people. Some were walking uptown away from the scene, but many were just walking or milling about, talking quietly, talking to strangers...all of them dazed. I am sure many have felt this, but I was struck by how little control we have over the course of our lives. I just sat here and watched this tragedy happen to my city, completely powerless. I am also reminded of the cost of the US Government's policies abroad. I don't think that we deserve this at all, but I wonder if we will tread more lightly from now on. If anyone wants to help out, please donate blood. The blood donation centers here are overwhelmed but can receive blood from other st
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