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For Doc

If it wasn't for the fact that I've met him and know better, I'd have to assume Doc Searls is an Irishman. There's something very Irish in his response to yesterday's sad, sad news.

Doc's Mom just died, at 90. The posts and photos at Doc's site are overflowing with echoes of the tangible love his Mom obviously spent a long lifetime spreading.

The Irish part is simply this: rather than grieving her passing, Doc is choosing to celebrate her life.

It strikes me as the only possible, sane response.

I'm sorry, Doc. All our love and respects to you and your whole family. And thanks for letting so many others share in this intensely personal, wonderfully open celebration of a remarkable woman's life.

Michael