Yes, it was a terrible, shocking event. Our media had just let it pass on Monday. But most of us remember, as you did, how we found out that day. I was working at Digital Equipment Company (no longer exists) and a colleague sent me an internal email about it.

Thanks for your comment, Brian. Yes, I noted that you pointed out it was the British press that had to remind us of the event. I didn’t watch the SOTU, and predictably it was a non-event as you say. I watched John Stewart at 8pm tonight, the rebroadcast of this previous night’s show, and he really did a job on the SOTU speech. It was hilarious. Probably you saw it. I’ve spent some time looking at your blog and it’s amazingly broad and deep from my perspective. Plus you’re a technical guru. How do you do it all? I agree with what you say in your blog. It’s sad that John Edwards had to step aside — again, it was the media that largely did him in. Hey, I’m tempted to buy one of your books too. I’m glad I chanced upon your blog. I read Eric Alterman every day. And I’m a 79 year old guy who often feels 39! 😆