I will remember this date as long as I live

Historical dates, like July 4, 1776, or October 14, 1066, are actually the mark of a half-life, some dialectical mid-point in the shift from one historical trend to another.

I recently experienced a reminder of historical flux, thanks to an email thread. See below:

From Peter C. to Greg Mills
Subject: Metal!
10/13/07

Both Boris and Om at Amoeba SF tomorrow at 2:00. Interested? Lost me cell (and with it your number). Our house phone is xxx-xxx-xxxx

Best, Peter

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From Greg Mills to Peter C.
Subject: RE: Metal!
10/13/07

Pete --

Dude, I can't. I gotta take the kids to a 5K Fun Run, then we have to go to a playdate.

Mills