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Dear Friends -
I've been unavailable to anyone for the whole week and continue to feel a bit out of sorts. This morning, we buried our dear friend of many years - one with whom we had dinner out with just two weeks ago today. She expired on Tuesday afternoon but due to the observance of Passover, was finally put in the ground today. The eulogy, if you could call it that, was dignified but again, due to the observance of Passover was deliberately kept short. Only three persons were permitted to speak. We went from the chapel directly to the cemetery where dirt was piled on her coffin by her family and friends. Three large garden shovels were provided. And then it was over. Done. Bleak. Spare. And to my mind, outrageously austere. What made matters worse was her impudent nephew whom we heard had broken into her house (despite or perhaps because of the fact that the locks had been changed) when he discovered he was cut from her will (he'd received a letter from her attorneys the day after her passing), rifling through her things like an adolescent vulture. (Sorry - I'm still so pissed. We refrained out of respect for the family from walking right up and slapping that arrogant, obstinate face. Extended family and funerals - sometimes a toxic mix.)As I write this, it occurs to me that some additional function might be planned for those of us who might want to share a good meal and some fun stories and memories. Perhaps I'll see to this myself.
Anyway - just thought some of you might wonder where I've been all week. I miss my friend.
Cheers
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TigerHead said:
TigerHead said: