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Remembering 9/11 victims

Nearly a quarter of a century later, the horrific memories of Sept. 11, 2001, remain. The fear of that day was one I had never felt before. Watching the news and hearing how innocent people went to work in the morning and didn’t make it home that night, because of terrorist attacks, left me shivering.Continue reading “Remembering 9/11 victims”

That Six-Year Old

Once upon a time, I wrote this for a newsletter for Ricky Martin fans. When I started this blog, I titled it “Rita’s Rambling Road” to write whatever I felt like. I thought if I didn’t pigeonhole myself with one topic, I would have more opportunities to share my thoughts and even share some older writings. Unfortunately,Continue reading “That Six-Year Old”

Writing for me again

For more than six years, I was the editor of three local newspapers in Suffolk County on Long Island. Before that, I was a copywriter for Bed Bath & Beyond. I have also freelanced for other companies and media outlets, but I need to write more about what I want to write about. That’s whyContinue reading “Writing for me again”