9/11

Everyone has a unique story, but I was close to the action, never in danger, but close enough to leave a mark on my life.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

I was living in a small town called Mardella Springs Maryland. It is directly over from Washington D.C., this will be important later.

Today marks the 14th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. It's a day every American vividly remembers.

A rainbow appeared over the World Trade Center on Thursday, one day before the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

Bretagne is the last known surviving search-and-rescue dog to work Ground Zero.

In this stunning video, you can watch the progress of a decade's worth of construction at the site of Ground Zero.

Nothing commemorates the greatest tragedy in American history quite like a pizza sale! A pizzeria in upstate New York decided to honor the 11th anniversary of 9/11 by selling large cheese pizzas for $9.11. The uproar was predictably appropriate.

As if we needed another reason to hate the Kardashians... At 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, most national news outlets took a break from their regular programming to air a special "moment of silence" from New York City and Washington D.C. to honor the victims of 9/11. We say "most" because, as it turns out, not everyone was a participant. While FOX, CBS, ABC, CNBC and MSNB

In what's become a grim and somber ritual for Americans, citizens will gather Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, in which Islamic extremists killed nearly 3,000 people. Thousands are expected to come together in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania to pay their respects.

I don't know if I believe in fate or destiny.....or divine intervention, if you will. I think everything happens, it's what you do that defines you. The tragedy that surrounded that day happened for a reason, whether it's to learn a lesson, inspire you, or help you to realize something...

There are  signs posted everywhere.  Park rangers give their verbal warnings.  Common sense should prevail.  But unfortunately, more and more hikers at Half Dome in Yosemite National Park don't heed the warnings that are meant to keep them safe.  Instead, they climb the mountain - beyond their abilities - and then expect the government to come rescue them.