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It’s just that time of yearWhen we push ourselves aheadWe push ourselves ahead – Dar Williams, “End of Summer” This is the window that gives me my first view of the outside world each morning. It’s a northerly view, and through it the first rays of day light stream in from the right and incoming…

It’s early days. But, under the crumpled debris of two 100+ storied buildings there will be bodies that are unrecoverable. There are bodies that no longer exist, incinerated or scattered in pieces. The rescue work must continue now, while there is a chance of recovering survivors. But, after there can be no hope, we need…

Today our company had it’s traditional Christmas dinner. They call it “dinner”, but it’s served at lunch, and you still only get the standard half an hour to bolt it down before you have to be on your way. Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with almonds and cheesecake for dessert. I detest…

Memorial observances this year have been more understated, less advertised and less high profile. It’s an improvement. The anniversaries of this date should reflect far less political posturing and televised showmanship, and more scrutiny of the mark that has been left in our history, and the marks we wish to leave in our future history….

Clueless Wonder, Saturday 6:30 Saturday morning, as I set off for work. At least one of us was content. It was a long Saturday at work. For some reason, there was no net connection all day, so I was forced to manufacture my own amusements between tasks. I took advantage of the temporarily dry morning…