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Biophilic

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6. Wow, yes. Umm, I need a minute to collect myself. This woman is wonderful.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jan 9, 2021, 08:27 PM

Jan 2021

Her story is not. I've got a catch in my throat and am a bit misty eyed. I gave me a real feel of what they went through. I was watching the live feeds yelling "where are the security people" while she was trying to keep herself and others together and simply survive that afternoon. A really, really good article. A difficult read.

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That is horrifying soothsayer Jan 2021 #1

so they were warned ahead of time choie Jan 2021 #2

There is a difference between being unprepared and 3Hotdogs Jan 2021 #9

Spot on! choie Jan 2021 #11

The entire article is a must read UpInArms Jan 2021 #3

Excellent interview. I hope people read it in its entirety. Native Jan 2021 #8

The entire article is worth the read! burrowowl Jan 2021 #10

Must-read article. Stunning and highly informative. Some new info and very important points. Amaryllis Jan 2021 #4

All our Democratic representatives zentrum Jan 2021 #5

Wow, yes. Umm, I need a minute to collect myself. This woman is wonderful. Biophilic Jan 2021 #6

No, this is the US Capitol.... This is probably what most Titanic passengers were thinking. Karadeniz Jan 2021 #7