I’ve concluded that the news networks don’t know when to just shut the hell up or change the subject.  I think I can get the relevant information from the internet (and occasionally local news stations) faster and without the droning, know-nothing repetition.

I think I’ve seen and heard enough about the shuttle for now.  I’m drained and deeply saddened by it.  I can’t say why this hit me so hard, but it broke through my normal detachment and left me in a low, blue mood.

I think I need to go do something else for a while…