G'nite, all

so odd to think I'm going to bed this evening, 9/11/2016, with a feeling of excitement about what tomorrow will bring. 

It will bring the beginning of a week I've long looked forward to. 

A week with friends in a fascinating city, attending a convention that is loved by many due to a lot of work by some dedicated, hard working volunteers.

Odd, because I do remember how much different it was the evening of 9/11/2001. 

I don't think we really went to bed that night. 

I think Donald and I both fell asleep in chairs in front of the TV. 

We didn't have any bright hopes for the following morning when we finally fell asleep that night.

And we will never forget.