Hillary's speech was scheduled for 10 central.  I switched on CSpan-radio, climbed into bed, punched the pillow into the perfect shape, and waited.  Snore. Next thing I knew, it was very late and CSpan was replaying some of the earlier speeches. 

The reaction to the speech this morning seems to be generally favorable.  Hil is said to have "done the trick."  Admittedly the media (after a quick online survey) seem also to have found a fresh division within the Democratic party: Democratic voters vs. hardcore femme narcissists who care more about their own egos than about a single parent who has two autistic children, cancer, and no medical insurance.  Come right down to it, that's a good point, one which Clinton herself made in a much-quoted line from her speech.  You have to wonder whether she isn't plenty irritated and disgusted -- as many of us are -- by those tirelessly self-absorbed voters.

For the media, the most self-pitying supporters of Hillary who refuse to give up their pledge to vote for McCain or stay home appear to have become the pro-tem official nutcases of the left.  Well, at least that frees up Dennis Kucinich to continue in his role as small voice of truth.  We could use a glimpse of reality, peeking out from behind the shiny blue glitz.

NPR had a nice round-up of more familiar nutcases -- the smug population of "reporters" and "analysts" on CNN and Fox who are paid to create news.  Worth a listen.

Esta noche: Bill.

More:  Roger Simon, writing at Politico, has some interesting observations about Hillary and her role at the convention.

"Hillary Clinton is only 60 years old, and she has a political future. She could run again for president or for reelection to the Senate in 2012. Or she could run for governor of New York in 2010.

"I have no idea whether Hillary Clinton really wants Barack Obama to win in November. It doesn’t matter. What does matter for her sake is that she not get blamed for his defeat if he loses.  If Barack Obama loses this fall, the Democrats will be devastated, and if Hillary Clinton is viewed has having contributed to that loss by encouraging and maintaining a rift within the party, she will be severely damaged.

"I understand her disappointment, and the disappointment of her husband and other supporters. But when disappointment becomes bitterness it serves no real purpose, certainly no real political purpose. Tuesday night she said some of the right words. But between now and November, Hillary Clinton can go out and work to heal the wounds or sit back and keep them open.

"The choice is hers, and it will determine her future."