Bleary-eyed and happy, New Englanders awaken to find that it's still true, that we really did beat the Yankees in the 7th game and that we're going to the World Series. It will be a fun winter as we analyze the decisions and performances that got us this far.

The newspapers are late this morning, no doubt delayed by the ball that finished after midnight.

Today is grandson Matthew's 13th birthday. He's a superb athlete, very funny, and not a little bit fresh. He doesn't know this yet, but we're taking him to see Blue Man Group as his birthday gift.

In the past couple of days, friends have sent me pointers to job prospects. I've followed up and have had one rejection already.