As you know my sister is dead. And last week my brother-in-law died. I mean we knew it was happening, but—I’ve experienced this before: it begins to seem like the dying will go on forever. Death always makes a grand entrance, it’s not like anything that preceded it. You can’t help but gasp. it’s one … Continue reading This Side of the Grass
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Centennial
My beloved house is about to turn 100! As might happen with any old lady, she just yesterday presented me with an unforeseen infirmity: a major plumbing issue. It seems nothing is forever, not even cast-iron pipes. This was a major letdown as I had to cancel my Solstice party on Friday. She needs major … Continue reading Centennial