In Memory of Happier and Sadder Anniversaries

I remember where I was on that day in 2001: here, with family. It caught us all by some degree of surprise.

Some of my thoughts last year at this time still hold. I invite you re-read that commentary.

I note also the anniversary of a great achievement in Canadian space exploration from 2006 with some joy. I would prefer to focus upon such anniversaries as that, and of the birthdays of friends, whether long dead or still with us.

As for "Reverend" Terry Jones and his announced plans?

Sir, your plans are not in any way holy. They are not just. They are not honourable.

They are not Godly.

If as claimed on CBC News today, they've been called off, then I thank you for your finding some degree of wisdom.

For those who've announced plans to go through with their own book-burnings anyway, whatever Jones does or doesn't do? You've earned my contempt. Especially if you carry through.

Moving on to other things now...