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Notes from New YorkNo one can know the heartache and horror this greatest of cities has endured. The concept of degrees of separation rings horribly true in New York today. Even in a city of eight million people, everyone knows, or knows someone who knows someone who is dead or missing. You will not find many who are further removed than that. For those of you at a distance, here are a few of the notes we've sent as things have unfolded. They might give you a feel for what we've been through. Tuesday, September 11, 2001Hi. We're OK. This whole town is stunned. The sidewalks are full of people—both for group comfort and because the subways have been out for most of the day. But everyone is very hushed and subdued. There is no traffic to speak of. All of the shops, stores and restaurants are closed to let people go home early. But, even with full sidewalks, the streets are eerily quiet. So very quiet. I am very proud of this town, though. We went down to give blood and were turned away! They had more than they could process today! Not just there at the Red Cross on Amsterdam Ave. at Lincoln Ctr. But also at Roosevelt Hospital where we walked next. They told us that every hospital has suspended collection until tomorrow morning, so they could process what all they've taken in today. But the need is still critical, so it's back tomorrow to try again. We did sign up to house exhausted medical personnel who desparately need some sleep. So, we'll roll out the extra bed and the couch. If you look at the earlier pictures, when the Twin Towers are still standing and burning, you'll see a pinkish, large, waffle-looking building directly north of the North Tower. It's the largest building after the Towers went down. It's the building that went down about 5:30 PM EDT. That's my wife's building. Luckily, she wasn't scheduled until this evening, so she was nowhere near. But, still, it's horriffic seeing and hearing your office building turned to rubble. We've signed up to volunteer as needed downtown for rescue/recovery. But they are not letting any volunteers near the zone, as they have already lost over 200 firefighters and over 100 police in the collapse, and it is still highly unstable. We'll see where we stand tomorrow. Hopefully, we can get in there and try to get out anyone still alive. But, highly unlikely. Please, if you can, give blood where you are. Both NY and DC are going to need massive amounts—far beyond what we can supply ourselves. So, the city obviously will be tapping other areas for additional supplies. Plus, hug the nearest human being to you. This life is all too fleeting and fragile. Be well. Love, E. J. and Katherine
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