Healing

This has obviously been a tough week for the people associated with Virginia Tech. I can't begin to imagine the emotions they have gone through. But for all events, there is always a healing process that must begin. In recent years, it seems that sports has played an important role in helping to kick-start that process. Apparently, it is no different with Virginia Tech. Last night, Virginia Tech began the process by hosting their first home athletic event since the massacre. By the luck of the schedule, the UM baseball team got to be a part of that. As an alum and a fan of UM, I am proud of the part that UM got to play and I am extremely proud of how the baseball team has handled themselves.

Yes, I live here.

Must have been some party on South Beach last night.

Quiet Skies

In a rare, but small victory for common sense out of the federal government, the FCC announced today that it will not be lifiting a restriction on the use of cell phones on an airplane during flight. I don't think much needs to be said about this. I would imagine pretty much everyone has had to suffer through some moronic conversation that can't wait ten more minutes as soon as a plane touches down. The thought of having people talking on cell phones in the cramped quarters of an airplane cabin could make even the most seasoned traveler shudder with fear.

For once, thank you federal government. Maybe this bit of common sense will be contagious (unlikely).