Ground zero

[Cameron MacLean]

Hi folks,   Am sitting in my hotel room in NYC, directly overlooking the pit that once was the world trade centre.   It's kind of eerie - looks like any other large construction project, except that there's not a single piece of construction equipment around.    The building right next to me (outside my window) was obviously damaged during the fallout, as it has scaffolding all the way up to the top (and I"m on the 34th floor of my hotel).  It's lit inside, and as I look into the windows, all I see are construction braces and concrete floors.      The area is oddly quiet, considering it's New York City, and the football stadium-type lights shining into the pit give the area an unnatural glow.    As I look northward through Manhattan, I realize that just over a year and a bit ago, I wouldn't have been able to see the Empire State Building as I now do.    this may sound a little corny, but if you have a moment, take a second and say a quick prayer for all of those who were lost that day.  Sure feels like their lost souls are still here.   ..Cameron