Today marks the 17th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11th.  I think like most people I remember exactly where I was when the first plane hit or when you first heard the news about what was happening.  I had just graduated college and I was coming home from a jog.  I had been listening to music and the broadcast had been interrupted to bring the details of the events that were unfolding.  I have to admit I was confused at first but my confusion quickly changed to shock, anger and sadness as I walked into the apartment to the TV coverage of what was unfolding.  I sat in sheer disbelief as I watched the towers collapse.  I grew up in NJ and had traveled to NY all my life and the Twin Towers were a permanent fixture of the NYC skyline, or so I thought.  Nothing will ever bring back those that lost their lives that day.  Those innocent people that were reporting to work or the First Responders that so unselfishly risked their lived to save complete strangers that never made it home to their families that day.  And those that did survive that will forever remember the scenes of the 3 sites that attacked. 

Baking is therapeutic for me.  Just like so many people that find solace and comfort in yoga or running, baking and decorating is my go-to activity.  I am baking today to help me through the emotions that I feel today as I remember that day and those that are no longer with us.