Bummer

I am really rather bummed that Peter Jennings passed away. I didn't even know he was sick! Back during the whole 9/11 aftermath, Peter Jennings was the only newsman we could stand to watch. He was so sane and smart and comforting (without being smarmy), that M and I called him "Uncle Petey." Somehow, I trusted him to be un-hysterical, thoughtful and intelligent about the whole deal — whereas Katie Couric and her ilk make me want to urp. RIP, Uncle Petey.