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is 47% done
I’m starting to get exhausted reading through this. I went down the rabbit hole hard this year, with videos and films and all. Born today’s have come down, and I’m only half way through the book. No doubt lots of stories about the initial ground zero efforts and WTC7 collapsing. I’m just not sure I want to keep living in this headspace right now.
— Sep 19, 2026 12:37PM
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Derrick
is 47% done
I am reminded of that feeling I had 25 years ago in the days following, when I wanted to turn the TV to something besides the news. And I would immediately switch back because it felt disrespectful to not be paying attention. That feeling is back now as I consider pausing this book, as good as it is. (And it is excellent.)
— Sep 19, 2026 12:38PM