Lest we let the day go without...
(I sent this to the company this morning)
It was not long ago, on another September 11, that I was in a hotel room in Tokyo, when I received a call early in the evening as I was dressing for dinner, that something was amiss in New York City. Gael Towey and I were in Japan to launch our new Japanese business.
Television coverage showed the horrendous goings on, and from that distance we tried to reach our families, our offices and our friends. Isolated and worried we found ourselves stranded in Japan for five days, all air traffic cancelled by the U.S. Government.
In N.Y.C. everyone coped as best they could.
Now we are in a more normal mode in this beautiful city. We are working hard, making beautiful things, being productive and creative.
In Bedford, at my farm, we are actually taping our first show of the new season today with a live audience- it will be aired at 11 a.m. Monday morning.
Maybe we are all a bit more cautious, maybe we look up and back a little bit more than we did before that fateful September 11, but with optimism and fortitude all of us can look forward and not backwards.
The show must go on.......
Martha
Martha, I so agree with your sentiments. September 11th was a national tragedy and we must cope with the devastation, loss and hurt, the same way that each of us deals with our own personal losses. We continue to create, for our nation, for ourselves. This is the core of life. Thank you for embracing it with so many.
Posted by: Barbara | September 11th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Hi Martha, I was paralyzed watching the news for 2 weeks non-stop after Sept 11th.
The show definitely must go on, it's now part of our history no matter where we were on that day but we have to move forward.
Posted by: marti garaughty | September 11th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Hi Martha, It always amazes me how well we seem to recover from tragic events. September 11, 2001 was very tragic and will be remembered forever. I can only imagine how horrible it must have been for those involved in each of the crash sights. Thank goodness things are better today. Since I live south of SeaTac International Airport, I am always aware of planes coming and going at all hours. Being in the direct flight path, I am keenly aware of any plane that sounds out of the ordinary and always go outside to check it out. Luckily, we haven't had any crashes in my area. Some of the fighter jets are extremely loud. I remember hearing a loud jet and looked up to see the belly of the Concord {SST} right over my house. Getting back to today, I can hardly wait to see your new show from your farm in Bedford, NY. Hope all is well at the farm. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | September 11th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I will never forget September 11th it is like the day JFK was shot(I was two then), everyone remembers where they were for sad events like that. They are forever embedded in our minds and souls. I remember 911 vividly who doesn't?
I watched Flight 93 a few nights ago talk about sad, those folks on that plane I will never forget what thy endured.
Have a fantastic season 4 Martha. Miss you on the radio,glad you will be back on Ask Martha next week as well as a new season of shows on TV.
I have missed you being LIVE !
I can't wait to call in and bug you on the radio, I can't let you forget me!
Many blessings to you Martha.
Pam from California
Posted by: Pam from California | September 11th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Martha your words are beautiful. After the bombings in London everyone was more wary when out and about, but the show does go on and when the anniversaries come round it makes you more grateful for everyday that you are here.
Hope the taping went well. Any luck in coming over to the UK yet?
Pru
Posted by: Pru | September 11th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Martha, you are so admired by me in so many ways. Yes the world still turns and we all must go on; but like New Yorkers, we are all kind of looking over our shoulders for an evil of frightful scare. May we all remember 9/11 with a fortitude of respect for our freedom to go on. Have a great day! I'll be watching Monday at 11:00 am central time as you and your show go on.Nan
Posted by: Nan Ashby | September 11th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Good Morning Martha
I don't think any of us will ever forget what or where we were that morning of September 11th.
I was having a cup of coffee in the kitchen of my office with some of my employees. We had the news on when they reported a plane crashed in NYC. I called my husband immediately, I assumed it was a small plane that got off course and hit the tower. My husband would fly us up the harbor in his small plane, it was a beautiful view. His first remark was that a small plane could never cause that type of damage. Then I stood there and watched the second plane hit the tower. As soon as that happened one of my employees cell phone started ringing, it was her husband who worked in Washington. Her husband and son both worked at the Pentagon. Thank God they were both safe.
I don't think I'll ever board a plane and look at people the same way. Prior to 9/11 I would get on and go to my seat. Now I look to see what type of people are on the plane. I'll be playing golf and a plane will fly over and I catch myself asking if they think the plane is flying too low. Something like that would have never entered my mind 7 years ago.
I appreciate everything our Military has done and the sacrifices that were made to keep us safe. And you are right, we can't stop living, the show must go on.
Ann
Posted by: Ann | September 12th, 2008 at 12:51 am
It was a horrible day and a tragedy. As we build memorials to remember that day, shouldn't we also be building memorials to peace and tranquility so that maybe, somehow, we can manifest that way of being in the world?
Posted by: jai carney | September 12th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Yes, Martha, we should never forget but we should also never stop being brave. We will go on but let us go on stronger and more fearless.
Posted by: Margie | September 12th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Oh I so agree, the show must go on. But we must NEVER forget what happened to our country on that day.
To think that some people really believe that it was an inside job is mind boggling.
God Bless America,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | September 12th, 2008 at 5:02 am
The History Channel last evening had a wealth of footage that I had never seen before about "9/11". After awhile, I had to look away, after shuddering and eventually changing the channel to something "lighter". We as Americans, though, NEED to remember and be reminded now and then...I fear we've "forgotten" this event as time wears on. I flew my American flag yesterday with pride, being actually thankful for a non-rainy day, so I could display it without any bad-weather interferance on that special day of remembrance.
I had no idea of your whereabouts, Martha, on that fateful day...how frightening for YOU and those with you, being so far away from YOUR loved ones, not being able to actually touch and be touched (by) the important people in your lives! I remember even embracing my own coworkers and telling them I loved them, being thankful each one was accounted for, and safe, and normalcy would continue...
I will be at Bedford on Monday, in mind and spirit, at least...
Blessings!
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | September 12th, 2008 at 7:57 am
I know the feeling.
I was Spain. An awful day.
Thanks Martha.
Posted by: The Bitter Foodie | September 12th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Yes, onward...however, there are those with post traumatic stress who so easily have not been able to move on. Special love to those who still suffer. Those with a sensitive, creative nature who still struggle give them support. You strong ones give to those who need it.
Posted by: Jennifer Fancher | September 12th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I'd love to see the wine segment from the World Trade Center you did.
Posted by: tivogirl | September 14th, 2008 at 3:05 am
I am very excited about tomorrow, I can't wait for the NEW shows to begin.
You moved from channel 5 in Boston to channel 25, of course you know that but I thought I'd give a heads up to those that don't
All the best,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | September 14th, 2008 at 11:48 am
Hi, Martha,
Yes, we must all look forward, not backwards, even as we remember that fateful day and keep on going together.
I look forward to the start of your new season.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | September 15th, 2008 at 12:22 am
I was home on that day; I was unemployed, so I was having a coffee in my kitchen but hadn't turned on the TV yet. I called a friend of mine, an attorney, and she told me about it. Everyone was sent home, particularly in high rise buildings, because we didn't know what would happen next. Who did this? Why? We asked. After 4 days of watching TV nearly nonstop I turned it off. It was all over at that point, and I still had to find myself a job. About six weeks later, I did, and for a while I worked with a gentleman who lost a relative in the Twin Towers.
Yes, it's a pain to take off my shoes in the airport, that's why I wear slip-ons. But no, we can't forget, not ever. We're all still Americans, and please remember that!
Posted by: Amy in Houston | September 15th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
its always best when the show goes on.
Posted by: Shannon Petitjean | September 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm