I want to offer a word of advice to media types who are going to commemorate the year that has passed since the 1/6 insurrection.
Do not call the year an “anniversary.” Please.
Why? Because my understanding of the word usually implies a happy event. An event that makes one smile. An anniversary is something to remember with fondness.
I recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of my marriage to my wife. We had a joyous celebration that day with family members who came to share it with us.
I cannot use that word to describe the events of 1/6. I do not have a word to replace the term “anniversary.” I’ll look to come up with one.
Just don’t look for that word to appear in this blog whenever I choose to discuss the events of that hideous day in our nation’s history.