tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post8993225562642262470..comments2024-03-05T23:31:21.612-08:00Comments on A Writers Journey: THe Uneaten MealMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"http://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-61354643687677581352013-09-15T01:29:47.636-07:002013-09-15T01:29:47.636-07:00That was a very moving story, Micki.
Although I w...That was a very moving story, Micki. <br />Although I was far away in Scotland, it was a memorable day for me, too. I do a twice monthly blog posting on http://writingwranglersandwarriors.wordpress.com (my latest post was yesterday,14th) but the one before was by a friend-Kate Wyland-who also wrote about 9/11. A brief story of what happened to me on 9/11 is in the comments section of Kate's post. If you've time to read it, you'll see the event affected people all over the world. Nancy Jardine Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12366248895961876075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-49451391763173130682013-09-13T20:32:15.363-07:002013-09-13T20:32:15.363-07:00Dear Marta, thank you for reading it. I was afraid...Dear Marta, thank you for reading it. I was afraid making it part fiction would somehow dishonor it, but I wanted the world to have some idea of what might have gone on in the minds of those who knew they were going to die.Micki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-64222001172826814622013-09-13T10:03:16.716-07:002013-09-13T10:03:16.716-07:00Micki, I watched the tragedy on TV in real time an...Micki, I watched the tragedy on TV in real time and was so stupid as to believe it was a trailer of yet another catastrophe movie until the truth hit me. It was impossible to get through to New York that day - all the telephone lines were jammed. I grieved with and for America, and will never forget. Your story is poignant and beautifully written, and yet it's not just a story, but one of the worst life experiences translated into narrative. Thank you for posting it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249891006083336192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-1988711877661937042013-09-12T20:32:46.697-07:002013-09-12T20:32:46.697-07:00Anne, it's so important that we never forget. ...Anne, it's so important that we never forget. Many people in this story were real people. The restaurant owner of "Windows of the World" was late and lived to rebuild another restaurant. My son-in-law a search and rescue first responder was in the second tower and as my daughter drove to me, I couldn't tell her until I knew he got out just seconds before it imploded--so many stories, so many lives. That's the thing about terrorists--they focus on innocent civilans rather than military for the most part, which just shows their lack of honor or humanity. Loved having you drop by.<br /><br /><br />MikiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-46304073885635472272013-09-12T20:25:59.701-07:002013-09-12T20:25:59.701-07:00Thanks, Sal, I take that as a high compliment from...Thanks, Sal, I take that as a high compliment from a writer as prolific and outstanding as you.<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-31676269351855114022013-09-12T20:24:59.828-07:002013-09-12T20:24:59.828-07:00Thank's Pat for your expressive and moving wor...Thank's Pat for your expressive and moving words. In many ways I think we brought this upon ourselves by not stopping terrorism in its tracks in the 70's when it first began. Now it's like cockroaches--kill one and a million come to the funeral.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.<br /><br />Love, Micki Micki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-17961590433409151382013-09-12T14:27:41.706-07:002013-09-12T14:27:41.706-07:00Micki, your story kept me riveted. As one who, fro...Micki, your story kept me riveted. As one who, from a great distance, watched those planes hit, I knew we'd sustained a horrific loss of life, all snuffed out in an instant. But I can't forget that it was thousands of human instances. Your story covered just one such life lost. I found it authentic and I felt the suffering.<br /> <br />For quite a while, following 9-11, people would ask others, "where were you when 911 hit?" I was in bed. I remember a very loud hoard of screams, all at once, issuing from inside my head. My husband says I shot straight up. I jumped into my slippers and hurried out to the living room. My daughter, not all that surprised to see me, said, "mom, I think a plane was driven right through the World Trade Center." She looked so stricken with grief. She knew hundreds, perhaps thousands of people died or were dying as she watched. Tears rolled down her face.<br /><br />I had been virtually thrown out of bed by screams in my head; I needed to prepare my daughter for the rest of it. I told her, "I don't think it's over yet." As we turned our attention to the television screen, we saw another plane flying toward the second tower. I saw my daughter, silent and shaking her head, "no," but the plane kept advancing. When it hit that second tower, we both screamed. My husband came running out, fully dressed by then; I know he asked what was going on, but I don't think either my daughter or I answered him. I honestly can not remember a thing about that day, after the second plane hit. Your slice-of-life tragedy was so vivid, it took me there, to the place and time before the second strike. And I remembered, all over again. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986336209284560002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-48184131282235886112013-09-12T06:29:27.643-07:002013-09-12T06:29:27.643-07:00How moving! Micki, your 9/11 blog touches the hear...How moving! Micki, your 9/11 blog touches the hearts of all who read it. Salvatore Buttacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477098872186908154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-15320108234191573592013-09-12T02:13:18.740-07:002013-09-12T02:13:18.740-07:00Hello My Dear Friend,
As I read this, goose bumps...Hello My Dear Friend,<br /><br />As I read this, goose bumps came over my arms and tears came to my eyes. What a tragedy! It will affect the lives of Americans for years. Twelve years have passed but the consequences, the aftermath, and the effects of this horrendous crime have not been overcome. <br /><br />There is a hate in the world that is blanketed in fanaticism, and it has hit the United States. It is something that I never wanted to see happen in my own country. It is something that I hope never happen again. <br /><br />Thank you for this short story that shows the life of Ian. Even though it is fiction, it could be true. Men and women left home that morning and the world was in order; that afternoon the world was upside down and families, fathers, mothers, wives, and children, were searching for their love ones that would never come home.<br /><br />I think it is very appropriate to say today: God bless America, Home of the Brave, Be beside her and guide her, with the light that shines from above. From the mountains to the prairie, to the oceans, white with foam, God bless America, my home sweet home. <br /><br />Shalom,<br />Patricia<br /><br />P.S. I changed some words in this song, Home of the Brave is sung as land that I love, and Be beside her is sung as Stand beside her.<br />Love you, Micki.<br />Shalom Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-55085671018030904942013-09-11T20:31:57.704-07:002013-09-11T20:31:57.704-07:00Diane, yes I think it was the worst thing that'...Diane, yes I think it was the worst thing that's happened on our shores--reminding me of the Holocaust. I will never feel completely safe in my own country again. Thanks for stopping by.<br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-89645337966250484712013-09-11T20:29:50.162-07:002013-09-11T20:29:50.162-07:00Sharla, I wanted to ask you to post it and time ju...Sharla, I wanted to ask you to post it and time just got away from me sand I got sick and was late posting it myself. Pictures would have been great.<br />Love, MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-17756301130582194422013-09-11T20:28:20.657-07:002013-09-11T20:28:20.657-07:00Thanks, Trace, I wanted people to imagine what it ...Thanks, Trace, I wanted people to imagine what it might have been like for those knowing they would die and helpless to prevent it.<br />Drop by again.<br /><br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-41734240712139906242013-09-11T18:00:16.779-07:002013-09-11T18:00:16.779-07:00I still remember sitting in the grocery store park...I still remember sitting in the grocery store parking lot that day, hearing the reports of the first plane hitting the tower. My brother-in-law worked as an IT contractor for the DoD at the time, and his building was near the Pentagon. We were frantic about him after that plane hit, but fortunately, he was all right. Terrible that the same could not be said of so many, many others.<br /><br />Thank you for this memorial to all who died that day, and to those who lived through it.Diane Piron-Gelmanhttp://www.dmpirrone.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-67617540137390677352013-09-11T17:56:01.876-07:002013-09-11T17:56:01.876-07:00Micki, what a remarkable story! I remember reading...Micki, what a remarkable story! I remember reading this story for the first time. So glad you decided to repost it. Wish my memory had been better and I would have included it on Awakenings. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592703953660880527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-63426231201786566342013-09-11T04:26:34.325-07:002013-09-11T04:26:34.325-07:00Oh Micki, this story was so amazingly written. Onc...Oh Micki, this story was so amazingly written. Once I began to read this, I could not stop! The riveting details caused me to gasp in its memory of that day. Brilliantly written my dear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-42766733975732156992013-09-10T20:46:19.747-07:002013-09-10T20:46:19.747-07:00Dear Deirdre, thanks for sharing the memories and ...Dear Deirdre, thanks for sharing the memories and pray we have no incidents tomorrow.<br /><br />Love, MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-64663234040573927872013-09-10T20:44:53.769-07:002013-09-10T20:44:53.769-07:00Thanks, Raani, it's imporant that we all remem...Thanks, Raani, it's imporant that we all remember-in order not to have it repeated. I'll be nervous tomorrow as I am every 911, becaue it was practically inmy own back yard.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />MickiMicki Peluso is the author of "And the Whippoorwill Sang"https://www.blogger.com/profile/14286402859989726344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-48094865036684540412013-09-10T15:24:12.829-07:002013-09-10T15:24:12.829-07:00Good job, Micki. Like many others, I will never f...Good job, Micki. Like many others, I will never forget that day as long as I live. Thank you for paying tribute, I love you.Deirdre Tolhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13828451041549017843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937578189437367147.post-11914930923389374542013-09-10T13:35:31.710-07:002013-09-10T13:35:31.710-07:00Thank you for memorizing this day... thanks for sh...Thank you for memorizing this day... thanks for sharing this blog post, Micki.<br />I'm still having tears in my eyes, thinking about it, remembering...<br />You're a very special person and writer, Micki!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com