25 January 2004 - darkness descended

And a darkness descended across the land, and the darkness was called night: And those who hated the darkness watched prime-time television and went to bed, while those who loved the darkness stayed up late to learn Its secrets: And by the former is the world run, and by the latter is the world remade ever and anon, and each time vaster: So let those who love the darkness seek It on near globes or far, and let those who hate It read always of celebrity gossip and offer no distraction. Amen.