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Tag Archives: death
RIP Richard “Richie” Gallelli
Yesterday, I was at work for only half an hour when I received a text from a very dear friend of mine. Her brother had been killed at work. He was twenty-two and working at the Minot Air Force base … Continue reading
Musing on Family Death
It is the age of social media with Facebook on top of the heap. Through this medium which I obsessively check multiple times a day did I receive notice from another friend’s mom that Mrs. Scales had passed away on … Continue reading
Grandpa, Tell Me About the Good Ol’ Days
Amanda, Jr., Sherry, Jerry, Grandma, and Grandpa in 1986 I got the call last night that my Grandpa isn’t expected to live more than a few hours—no more than a week–longer. This is my maternal Grandpa John born December 4, … Continue reading
R.I.P Jean Biden
Vice President Joe Biden’s mother passed away today. In reading the story at abcnews, I came across the following quote: “My mom taught her children, all the children who flocked to our house, that you’re defined by your sense of … Continue reading
Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had … Continue reading
Third Anniversary Death
Today was the third anniversary of my friend’s death (fell 50-100 ft from a waterfall) and I left work early to go be with him at the cemetery for awhile. I wore the black dress I wore to the funeral … Continue reading
The Last Titanic Survivor
Millvina Dean, the last survivor of the Titanic passed away today. She had an auction last month of her remaining keepsakes from the ship so she could stay in her nursing home. The auction did not bring in enough money … Continue reading
Musings on Death
This past week has been very difficult for me and my family. However now that the deceased has been buried, prayers have been said, and tears shed, I’m going to get back to work. I suspect that the going will … Continue reading
Hiatus
I’m taking a hiatus for a few days, possibly the rest of the week. A family friend took his own life and I really can’t muster the mindset to do much of anything right now.