Sep 11, 2015

Roller coasters have never been my favorite ride, and the changes in this contest's rankings are no different. Not much change in the top 3, but the TTBF (Top Ten's Bottom Five) are scrappy. Although the Leaderboard shows ENHANCED in 10th, tied with 11th at 131 Readers, we actually have 132 Wonderful Readers (thank you, Fred), and the board just hasn't caught up yet. (I've checked. We really are 1 ahead.) So this is how today will end, a brief sigh letting go of the tension for a few hours. Respite. Time to think about something else.

Today marks 14 years since the fall of the World Trade Center's towers. The loss of thousands of Americans, visitors, and first responders. American Airlines Flight 11. United Airlines Flight 175. American Airlines Flight 77. And the heroes of United Airlines Flight 93. One of those days in history when Everything Changes. I'll spend time reflecting on the nature and value of freedom and sacrifice. And true heroism. I hope you all will feel the peace and unity this nation aspires to, and try to carry it with you always. For all our differences, we really are one humanity.