America observed a respectful vigil after the tragedies. Stadiums went dark. Television networks postponed season premieres. Dinners at home replaced dinners out. Today, however, is the first day of the rest of America's life.
Stock markets reopen.
Baseball resumes play, with football to follow over the weekend. Airlines begin building back their schedules. Obviously, it will not be the Monday we imagined a week ago. The markets will be watching for a big sell-off. Athletes and fans will be distracted.