wow. that's one of the most surprisingly beautiful and touching things i've seen.

with all the discussion of commemoration and public memorials, i'm getting worried as we inch toward september. i'm guarding myself already against the media hype and the new york city hoopla.

having been downtown that day, and having been involved in the relief effort until just a few weeks ago, my hope is that some people will figure out how to mark the day with something stunningly poetic, and completely unforgettable. something that marks the passing, the grief, and the unspeakable loss, but something that at the same time celebrates life and opens a window to the future.