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Went to a funeral today for my mom’s oldest brother. I didn’t know the man well — in my 33 years I’d spent less than a total of 40 hours with him. Mostly, I went for my mom, to support her during what has been a difficult two months. My uncle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early November. The disease ravaged him quickly.
While the passing of a loved one brings...
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“I think that merits some cockamole on her faceadilla.”
– Doug Wilson, “Weeds” Season 4
October 2008
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Newell man dies in collision with horse »... →
An old high school buddy was killed on 9/11 in a freak accident. I’d been in contact with Shawn recently, catching up on life’s events and finding out that he had become a master potter. Sad news…
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Closure
“You’re too flighty,” she said with a mouth full of ignorance. She never really quite understood where I was coming from, and I don’t think she ever will. It was partly my fault because I refused to allow her the truth. As a result I had to make up stories and incidents just to keep her from knowing who I am and how I am. She wanted me to make a decision, about her, and stick with it. I couldn’t...