tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post874473100010228449..comments2024-03-24T18:43:18.706-04:00Comments on Darwinfish 2: The 9/11 Bluzbluzdudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-4169185537300636192010-09-17T10:10:35.470-04:002010-09-17T10:10:35.470-04:00I don't know about an "urge" to jump...I don't know about an "urge" to jump, but I understand that fear of toppling over. How many times have you thought about construction workers walking around up on beams? If you lay a girder on the ground, I bet anyone could walk right across it. Raise it a couple stories in the air and people are convinced they'll topple right over.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-12236467378910202302010-09-17T08:30:23.665-04:002010-09-17T08:30:23.665-04:00Bluz - I don't know why it is, but those of us...Bluz - I don't know why it is, but those of us that are afraid of heights feel this really weird *urge* to jump or step over the edge. I think it's really interesting phenomenon that we all have it in common, but I've heard it tons of times, so I know I'm not the only one. It's like we have to physically hold ourselves back because we are afraid our bodies will go forward without our permission. It's almost physiological in nature. The glass is fine because there's something holding us back. I don't know. Weird.<br /><br />Carpetbaggery - That church sounds amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-34366028938276183982010-09-15T18:49:42.626-04:002010-09-15T18:49:42.626-04:00Bagger,
I get teased about my ‘systems’ but they p...Bagger,<br />I get teased about my ‘systems’ but they pay off in the long run. I label my video tapes, I know where they are (in general, if not specifically which shelf). Pinky is always after me about getting rid of stuff, but I function as my family’s archivist. I keep everything. In a 2-bedroom apartment. Someday, I hope to once again have the full Bluz Studios.<br /><br />As for the cartoons, I set up an Outlook folder right off the bat, so all the material I collected surrounding 9/11 went right there.<br />St. Pauls really sounds like something! Indeed, that is hallowed ground.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-17357540171771746552010-09-15T11:42:47.117-04:002010-09-15T11:42:47.117-04:00Oh, I almost forgot. It's a historic church. G...Oh, I almost forgot. It's a historic church. George Washington went there during his presidency in New York City.<br /><br />In the aftermath of the collapse, the church was covered with dust and debris and they lost a few trees and tombstones in the graveyard out front, but nothing that day hit the building itself. As close as it was, that is amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-84175956846511029452010-09-15T11:40:20.691-04:002010-09-15T11:40:20.691-04:00Bluz, I'm not sure what amazes me more... the ...Bluz, I'm not sure what amazes me more... the shit you have stashed away somewhere in your attic of basement, or the fact that you can still find it today. Have you have moved?<br /><br />We recently toured the 9/11 site. It's really just a construction site. But I was amazed by St. Paul's Episcopal Church right across the street. I'm talking RIGHT across the street. It became the care center for all the rescue and recovery workers. Each day, beds around the sancutary would be used and snoring became the only sound heard. Each day, volunteers would go in and chenge the bedding and place a small teddy bear on each bed. School children's art adorned the walls. Counselors would be there to help the workers deal. Today, several of the beds are still set up around the edges, and interfaith prayer services are held several times each day. I found it to be truly a holy place. Quite a different atmosphere from the shit storm the politicians have rasied over the mosque several blocks away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-45007325520674439102010-09-14T18:23:38.049-04:002010-09-14T18:23:38.049-04:00Cristy,
I remember thinking about that at the time...Cristy,<br />I remember thinking about that at the time… “oh those poor people that had a birthday or anniversary today… how can they ever be happy on their Big Day again?” I hope your nephew will be able to get past it.<br /><br />I’m sure we would be great friends, whether it’s in person or otherwise. You don’t run around your back yard naked, do you?<br /><br />I don’t understand the wall thing in that circumstance. She didn’t have a problem looking out the glass… but on the roof, the restraining wall was still 15-20’ away from the edge. I don’t see the problem.<br /><br />One portion that I didn’t include in the clip was where I turned around to film Future Ex while she was clinging to the wall. She forced one hand up into a quick wave and immediately went back to grasping the wall, like she had suction cups on her palms.<br /><br />I eventually coaxed her out a little bit, but she was still pretty relieved when we went back inside.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-83272452856866600742010-09-14T10:17:21.706-04:002010-09-14T10:17:21.706-04:00I had to wait a few days to read this, and even th...I had to wait a few days to read this, and even this morning, I wasn't positive I'd be able to. Thank you for sharing your story.<br /><br />I quit school because of where my brain went on that day. I, too, was glued to the tv afterward. I didn't know anyone directly affected, but the sheer fear and helplessness really did a number on me.<br /><br />My nephew (the first kid from any of my siblings) was born ON that day, about 5pm. His b-day will forever be clouded somewhat.<br /><br />On a lighter note, we better never meet in person - there are so many whackadoo things you say your ex did that I would probably do the exact same way. I love to fly and love the feeling of vertigo, but if I'd physically been up there, I'd've been doing the spidey thing, too, <b>no question</b>! I could barely look at your videos without literally backing up from the screen. We'll just stay friends where you can't witness my little quirks, k? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-10206469337218526102010-09-13T18:13:18.799-04:002010-09-13T18:13:18.799-04:00I'm sure it took a while to get all those plan...I'm sure it took a while to get all those planes on the ground (I know it did on Season 7 of "24"), but I'm sure you're right. I certainly hope the sky over the Dog Pound was full of fighter jets looking for bogeys.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-32786405813770901742010-09-13T15:44:06.091-04:002010-09-13T15:44:06.091-04:009/11/01 - Had to stay home from work because the s...9/11/01 - Had to stay home from work because the screw-drive garage door opener screw drove itself right into the wall. Couldn't open the garage door until the repairman made it down to fix it. Couldn't get the truck out of the garage.<br /><br />As a consequence I got to stay home and watch the whole thing unfold on TV. They say there was no air traffic after the planes crashed but it's not true. I live in the direct airpath from Washington to Camp David and the "underground Pentagon." Planes were flying over my house the afternoon of 9/11/01. Presumably jets searching for potential bad guys to shoot down??stilladoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285627481905127205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-65810705446701307382010-09-12T20:29:41.498-04:002010-09-12T20:29:41.498-04:00Still seems like it was just a couple years ago......Still seems like it was just a couple years ago... Probably always will, to those that went through it, live or otherwise.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-89465730069586428102010-09-12T20:15:53.902-04:002010-09-12T20:15:53.902-04:00My kids were 1 and 3 on 9/11. We were trying to w...My kids were 1 and 3 on 9/11. We were trying to watch TV to see what was going on but keeping them out of the room. I had just started working in downtown Pgh in July, and Mr. DG worked in the tallest building in town. It's hard to believe it has been 9 years already.DGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-55792172217212638432010-09-12T17:40:47.277-04:002010-09-12T17:40:47.277-04:00Miley,
Well, yeah, that's what I do... try to ...Miley,<br />Well, yeah, that's what I do... try to make things funny.<br /><br />I remember being glued to the weather channel while Katrina was churning across the gulf. I was in Oregon with my parents for my buddy's wedding. My folks had just bought a house in Pensacola... hadn't even moved in yet, and the hurricanes were shooting across like pinballs.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-90864491936478353402010-09-12T17:09:55.083-04:002010-09-12T17:09:55.083-04:00You story, being on the top of the towers kinda re...You story, being on the top of the towers kinda reminded me of being in New Orleans... at the convention center and in other areas the month before Katrina. That's really what my wow was. It was a "I can relate, just not to the specifics" :)<br />You were trying to insert humor - it's all good :DMileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-21381144914405273712010-09-12T16:43:40.266-04:002010-09-12T16:43:40.266-04:00Thanks Jessica.
You and me both. That's what...Thanks Jessica.<br /><br />You and me both. That's what I was thinking at the time... "I was up there... Now it's gone."bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-89353839849209855092010-09-12T16:32:09.098-04:002010-09-12T16:32:09.098-04:00Great post. I was at the top of the towers less th...Great post. I was at the top of the towers less than a year before they fell. I remember sitting there watching the tv in utter shock. What a crazy, crazy day.Jessica R.http://www.leelafish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-16430591860873377922010-09-11T22:30:55.084-04:002010-09-11T22:30:55.084-04:00You know, V, that's the beauty of this web thi...You know, V, that's the beauty of this web thing... we all have the opportunity to have a voice, should we choose to use it.<br /><br />And again, I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, in that clusterfuck 9 years ago today.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-88689854238690849902010-09-11T21:57:20.387-04:002010-09-11T21:57:20.387-04:00"We can’t fix symptoms; we have to fix the ro..."We can’t fix symptoms; we have to fix the roots." <br /><br />So true. This was great - thank you for sharing your feelings. We all have our stories and voices, and I think that makes it all the more real - which it 100% is and should be. Always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722750268752897790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-62051207383384872302010-09-11T20:57:53.912-04:002010-09-11T20:57:53.912-04:00Sandra,
Thanks for that.
That's the thing t...Sandra,<br />Thanks for that. <br /><br />That's the thing though... there are so many stories and different takes on that day. Mine is just one more voice added to the chorus.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-33108378459987223542010-09-11T20:16:43.317-04:002010-09-11T20:16:43.317-04:00I know there are alot of posts today about the eve...I know there are alot of posts today about the events of 9/11, but somehow I am so drawn to reading about what everyone was doing when they heard the awful, God awful! news.<br />Your post has so much to offer. Very good writing, I could have read more more more!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894333322881236627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-73254741962532139402010-09-11T19:28:10.203-04:002010-09-11T19:28:10.203-04:00Cher,
It's unbelievable that people mobilized ...Cher,<br />It's unbelievable that people mobilized with the flags so quickly.<br /><br />Miley,<br />Yes, I'm happy now. Of course that has a lot to do with OSU whipping up on Miami.<br /><br />Life does go on.<br /><br />OK, that's pretty cavalier of me. What I meant to say was thank you for the thoughts.<br /><br />Future Ex was a whack-a-loon. You have no idea. I haven't even scratched the surface of the crazy. But like I've said, it's too far past to really dwell on. I just bring up the funny (and odd) stuff.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-11025427273575777332010-09-11T19:04:58.973-04:002010-09-11T19:04:58.973-04:00Happy now? :DHappy now? :DMileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-51137754515770324622010-09-11T19:04:20.857-04:002010-09-11T19:04:20.857-04:00Wow, they let you loose...
Wow, that's really...Wow, they let you loose... <br />Wow, that's really high and I agree that it takes serious desperation to jump.<br />Wow to the way your day went.<br /><br />I was at LSU, working. My boss came in late and had heard on the radio. We watched it all unfold on TV. The silence on campus that day and the rest of the week was unnerving. It was very "wow".<br /><br />Wow, our country hasn't fully recovered and wow, those families of all those people are still reeling.<br />There's a lot of wow.<br /><br />Wow, your ex is more and more crazy each time you mention her.Mileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425833336328499166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-42697659295622904892010-09-11T18:13:05.247-04:002010-09-11T18:13:05.247-04:00I left my office in Butler to drive home to Pittsb...I left my office in Butler to drive home to Pittsburgh right after it happened. No cars on the road, only American flags---everywhere. It was a sight to behold on such a dreadful day. Thanks for the great post, bluz.Cher Duncombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070334939399949702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-39592168624794931752010-09-11T17:40:41.830-04:002010-09-11T17:40:41.830-04:00Mary Ann,
I was so relieved to learn that you were...Mary Ann,<br />I was so relieved to learn that you weren't in the air that day. I wasn't sure, but I knew you were away.<br /><br />Dick,<br />My Man! Long time no hear!<br />Thanks for the kind words.<br /><br />Judie,<br />Yeah, my folks were lucky they were still in country and could drive home... even if it was a very long drive.<br /><br />Christy,<br />That's the truth. There's no one in the country that this didn't shake.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-63612889546357706562010-09-11T17:35:32.655-04:002010-09-11T17:35:32.655-04:00When FDR spoke the words, "A date which will ...When FDR spoke the words, "A date which will live in infamy", he had no idea how much those words would resonate with all of us on September 11, 2001. <br /><br />I think of the families who had loved ones on other planes that day and how they must have been waiting for word to see if those planes had also been hijacked. This did not just affect the families of those lost on that day. We all felt it.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16198861828141020689noreply@blogger.com