Off By One

On this day, twenty years ago, seven of the best and brightest vanished from the world in a flash of light.

Although there had been deaths before, and there have been deaths since, Challenger was the first one I remember, and so holds a special place in my space-lovin’ heart.

As is de-rigeur for this weblog, it’s that time of year again, or it will be tomorrow.

I’m reasonably certain that there’s some kind of nationwide moment of silence, but I intend to have my own.

Remember: