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June 26, 2006
The first three letters in the word 'funeral' are F-U-N!
Up playing City of Heroes late last night, I watched it rain, and rain, and rain for hours. I can't wait to go ride my bike to see the flooding up the C&O canal towpath tonight. While my garden plants love all this natural watering, so do the weeds, and there are millions of weed seedlings coming up fast. Time to lay down the bark chips.
This weekend I used my Scandinavian powers of stoicism for good, to get stuff coordinated for my friend's funeral service while others vented and emoted. I have a much harder time dealing with people dealing with death, rather than dealing with death itself. From an early age I was aware by necessity that people die and cease to be with us, and I am aware that it doesn't phase me as much as it does for others. But I understand that others may need more time or to express more than I need to.
I'll have to admit, however, it has been nice meeting his siblings and seeing the gang all back together again. That's the nice part about funerals - getting back together with all of the posse. It sounds grim, but it's one positive feature of funerals and rememberance services. And remember kids, the first three letters in the word 'funeral' are F-U-N! I'm making Jell-O for the service.
And my beet soup was frikkin' heavenly, fyi. Had some of it cold last night, with a dollop of sour cream. Nummy.
Posted by jimbo at June 26, 2006 12:03 PM
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Now, I know I'm here late, and this is off topic, but I saw that you were obsessed with Olof Mellberg too. I thought you might like this picture:
http://svt.se/content/1/c6/21/99/79/mellberg-prb-strech-290.jpg
Posted by: Saucy at June 26, 2006 10:21 PM
you made it more fun than dancing in the 7th seal, my good young scandinavian.
Posted by: Jason at June 27, 2006 12:00 AM
Funerals should have an element of fun. Mourning AND celebration of life. Blessings on you for gifts to plan and put together AND be understanding of others who just can't get a grip. Prayers for you and you friend. May he rest in peace.
Meanwhile, bring on the beer!
Cheers, Joe.
PS: I enjoy your blog. SPent graduate school in the DC area and worked in the District, about 25 years ago! I loved it. Thanks.
Posted by: Joe at June 27, 2006 9:30 AM
and you can't spell manslaughter without "laughter"
...really I laugh at tht one every time.
I understand what your saying about funerals though done right you leave feeling a lot better, done wrong you stay angry, hurt and having no proper way of discharging your emotions.
Posted by: Tim at June 27, 2006 10:18 AM