September the 11th is now upon us. I'm not sure what I'll do today. I might go see the procession of firefighters and policemen this morning near Pasadena's City Hall.

At Caltech, the staff and faculty are "hosting a Reflection Room in remembrance of September 11th." Not sure what will be going on there.

The prophet
Jeremiah
lamented the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon. (See Lamentations.)

Do we now lament the fall of Babylon?

Here're some reminders, in case you needed any...

September 11, 2001 headlines:

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Reaction to 9-11-01:


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