I 'Heart' VT (Deborah Goodwin)

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Sept. 19, 2011 (ShapeShiftas.com) -- The 10th anniversary of 9/11 has come & gone, marked this year with admirable restraint from the fear-mongering politicians who turned the attacks into their justifications for denying our civil liberties and going to war. I don't think I heard "They attacked us because they hate our freedom!" once. I'm sure the current crop had plenty of inane things to say, but I am trying not to pay too much attention these days. I have things to do and can't get immobilized with rage.

I always mark 9/11 by wearing an old ratty "I ♥ NY" t-shirt. When I was in the city, I wore it under a black pantsuit; now in Vermont with black jeans and a hoodie. It is always the most beautiful day.

The girls and I were in New York about 10 days before Hurricane Irene became what "changed everything" for us. We took the train in from VT, got haircuts, shopped, saw a show, ate Aunt Wendye's home-made mac-n-cheese for breakfast, and overall had a great time. Except for my husband, we all go visit New York any chance we get. It's where we all grew up.

But the last few times I've gone, I've been so happy to get back to Vermont. It's been hot, loud, crowded, stinky, and so very expensive. I'm beginning to think, "well, it's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live here."

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