22 YEARS LATER … A Tribute to Our Country’s Bravest
This month marks 22 years since the tragic events of 9/11, which remain etched in many of our memories forever. Two decades later, most Americans born before 1997 can tell you where or what they were doing when they heard of the attack. The attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 claimed thousands of innocent American lives, making it the deadliest terror attack in human history. But in the face of tragedy, loss, and unthinkable hardship, our nation united in strength and resilience. Paramount to our resilience were the first responders who fearlessly jumped into action that day and the following eight months of cleanup and recovery. Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and many others worked tirelessly for 24 hours a day while risking their lives to provide critical first aid and locate and rescue survivors. Their heroic actions showed the rest of us what makes our country so great, even in the darkest of times.
But we should not forget that many of these first responders also lost their lives that day, and others continue to suffer from emotional and physical trauma, including a 41% higher risk of leukemia and a 219% increased risk of thyroid cancer, according to the Mount Sinai Health System. Many first responders suffer from other chronic illnesses, too, all from exposure to toxic substances at ground zero. So, as we all live through another September, we’d like to encourage you to remember the lives we lost and those who are now forever changed by 9/11. And at Tittle & Perlmuter, we’d like to honor first responders’ courage, selflessness, and dedication and offer a personal thank-you from our team. We appreciate everything you do to keep our communities safe. Whether you take a moment of silence this month, attend a memorial service, or perform an act of kindness for first responders in your neighborhood, let us all ensure the sacrifices of those heroes 22 years ago are never forgotten and that their courageousness lives on!
Housewares stores are currently full of cute autumn decor, but the cost of refreshing your house’s look each season adds up quickly. Fortunately, you can do a lot for less. Many DIY crafts are not as complicated as you might think. In addition to saving money, you’ll create personalized charm none of your neighbors can match. REPURPOSE YOUR PUMPKINS. Small gourds are incredibly versatile. Just sprinkling a few around your dining room table or mantle makes it feel like fall. But you can quickly elevate them using metallic paint to add cute designs, phrases, or names. Another option is to wrap seasonal fabric around them like a pouch, gathered at the stem. If you feel more ambitious, you can also use pumpkins to make succulent planters. Cut a crater in the top of the pumpkin, pop in the succulent and soil, and press the dirt until snug. LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. The soft glow of a lantern or candle is the perfect way to get the cozy vibes started. Instead of succulents in the top of your pumpkin, you can GET YOUR HOME FALL-READY Simple, Affordable DIY Projects You’ll Love
set wax and a candle wick to create something unique. If you’re bored with pumpkins, try the same with acorn caps. An even simpler idea involves glazing real or fabric leaves on the outside of mason jars with craft glue. Then add decorative stones and a wax or battery- operated tealight for a seasonal twinkle.
DECORATE YOUR DOOR. Wreaths are a DIY staple for several reasons. They’re easy for beginners to make and can set the tone for your home by offering visitors an autumnal focal point. You can buy a variety of starter wreaths at the craft store, so find one that suits your taste. Then pick up other supplies like
leaves, pine cones, dried corn, and ribbon. Now you’re ready to hot glue to your heart’s content and create something distinctive.
If you need further ideas, look closer the next time you shop. Many of the fun fall items for sale
aren’t very difficult to make yourself with a few minor adjustments and a little creativity.
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