tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post5825647480404673429..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: The Day I Really Knew The Price Of FreedomKathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-44846621784725538982016-07-08T12:42:47.481-07:002016-07-08T12:42:47.481-07:00Great post Kathysue. I second all of your emotions...Great post Kathysue. I second all of your emotions and insights into how things have changed since 9/11. Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-19244115658978257982016-07-03T09:18:28.473-07:002016-07-03T09:18:28.473-07:00A fitting post as we are also reminded that the ba...A fitting post as we are also reminded that the battle of the Somme took place a hundred years ago on July lst 1916 where hundreds of men, many 18, 19 & 20 year olds gave their lives for freedom. I honestly believe that young people around the world need to be educated daily about the many sacrifices our world wide armed forces have made so that we can enjoy the precious freedom so many take for granted. I was born in the u.k. & now in live in the wonderful country of Canada & love the freedom to visit our lovely American neighbours.<br /><br /><br />Barb Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937708395291089583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-11061381838994579832016-07-03T08:43:11.476-07:002016-07-03T08:43:11.476-07:00I feel the same way! Maybe it comes with age. Mayb...I feel the same way! Maybe it comes with age. Maybe it comes with growing up in a more innocent time. I regret that they kiddos of today will not experience the freedom we grew up with. I was born in the 1950s and what an innocent time! I miss it. SheilaS H Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903358927405180169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-51628035341728716702016-07-03T06:40:57.193-07:002016-07-03T06:40:57.193-07:00Kathy,
We had a similar experience after 9/11 whil...Kathy,<br />We had a similar experience after 9/11 while visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Helicopters hovering above, armed guards everywhere while it was shocking at first, it made me very sad. But, looking up at Lady Liberty renewed my faith in all things good about my country. Keep blogging!nancy2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04878931234448290835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-54923677508210137562016-07-03T05:15:28.632-07:002016-07-03T05:15:28.632-07:00What a thoughtful post. You are so right- 9/11 ch...What a thoughtful post. You are so right- 9/11 changed us forever. Let's hang on to those simple things we do like barbecuing and fireworks and once again rejoice in the freedom our forefathers helped create for us. Have a great 4th!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36142805281202248722016-07-03T05:04:26.385-07:002016-07-03T05:04:26.385-07:00An important reminder, Kathysue. I lived in New Y...An important reminder, Kathysue. I lived in New York nearly all of my life and was there on 9/11. I saw what happened in real time and with real terror. My children worked in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn and I could not get in touch with them. My feelings of safety and freedom have forever changed since that day. Still, I feel fortunate to live in this country.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-27516827235683106802016-07-03T03:24:52.809-07:002016-07-03T03:24:52.809-07:00Wonderful to read this wise post. I'm not from...Wonderful to read this wise post. I'm not from the USA, but I can still appreciate the notions in this post. I remember days of flying the length of NZ, alone as a young child, to spend holidays with my grandparents. Or teenage plans to get around the weight limits on checked luggage by putting all of my (heavy) toiletries in my cabin bag for international flights. But mostly, I remember being able to say a heartfelt goodbye to relatives just prior to boarding the flight. No hanging about an airport for two hours alone, with a lump in one's throat. Though those freedoms are missed, the ability to travel *at all* is one that I truly appreciate. Whereas my grandparents sailed from the UK to NZ over six weeks, I can be here or there in around a day. Unbelievable really.the craftytravellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122562999314308422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-28197513192804560662016-07-02T18:41:58.932-07:002016-07-02T18:41:58.932-07:00Yes, I know what you mean and the USA changed for ...Yes, I know what you mean and the USA changed for ever. Now it seems many are forgetting the price of freedom and are embracing other ideas and creeds without any patriotism for the USA as it stands for, freedom in every sense of the word.<br />Now many want to impose on Americans not to do so many things we took for granted when we were kids and young, not to many years ago, because we are going to hurt the feeling...OF WHO, EXCUSE ME??<br /><br />I love and enjoyed your post and I agree totally with what you posted. I am a NYorker... my home town, Astoria-Queens.<br /><br />Happy 4th. of July<br />FABBYFABBY'S LIVINGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027781738558115533noreply@blogger.com