by Mir | Oct 8, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Offspring: ecstasy and agony
My mother-in-law’s funeral was lovely. I know people say that—“Oh, wasn’t it nice!”—and it always seems weird to me because what exactly is nice about a body in a box? But it was the perfect mix of respectful and irreverent. I think...
by Mir | Oct 3, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Offspring: ecstasy and agony, Ottomatic For the People
I am 41 years old, and my experience with death of loved ones is remarkably scant. My parents are still alive. My grandparents’ deaths were long ago and I was mostly shielded from whatever rituals were executed after their passing. I have a relatively small...
by Mir | Sep 30, 2012 | Ottomatic For the People
My mother-in-law claimed not to like dogs, which was just about the only time I ever heard her claim to not like any living thing. But it turned out that Licorice absolutely adored her, and she loved Licorice right back. This was not a surprise to me, because 1)...
by Mir | Sep 29, 2012 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Ottomatic For the People
The following is offered for your consideration, without further comment. * * * * * A voicemail received on my cell phone from a blocked number: Hey, I’m looking for a Ronald? And if I’ve found you, I just wanted to let you know that I found out some...
by Mir | Sep 27, 2012 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience", Retail Therapy
First: A thank you, which feels inadequate, but is necessary, because y’all are nice and I love you, man! And I don’t even want your Bud Light. You are all lovely and I appreciate you so much. Second: Please know that my intention in indulging in a bit of...
