Reflecting on 9/11

It is hard to believe that 8 years have gone by since 9/11/2001. Watched some of the specials on cable. A colleague and I were scheduled to be in New York and in the trade centers that morning but we changed the plans the prior business day. We were one of the lucky ones.

Hard to think about all of the lost lives and the overwhelming impact that the tragic event has had on so many people. For a short period of time after the event, New Yorkers and the country as a whole were warm and friendly, and upbeat. It seems like that warmth is missing today. The pressures of the economy and the political climate have taken their toll. Still, however, I remain optimistic about the future. This is a great country where anything is possible and I believe the American spirit is still alive and well.

Better days are ahead!