We write so much about birth and so little about death. This is a very memorable piece. A memorable man. A memorable family. A beautiful morning read. A nod to the Irish Americans ... we do funerals and memorials well.
Very glad you liked it. Hello, Montana. There's no one way to grieve, so why not do it on your own terms? I was very heartened to see the extended family showing so much grace and support, which isn't always the case with people.
Hello back! I'll finally be starting my own Substack column this summer. I've had a placeholder for a year while I concentrated on finishing my first novel, and now I'll have some time to focus on this. I'm loving the content I find here and the possibility of community. I really did love your description of that funeral and the families. So vivid and real.
We write so much about birth and so little about death. This is a very memorable piece. A memorable man. A memorable family. A beautiful morning read. A nod to the Irish Americans ... we do funerals and memorials well.
Very glad you liked it. Hello, Montana. There's no one way to grieve, so why not do it on your own terms? I was very heartened to see the extended family showing so much grace and support, which isn't always the case with people.
We’re burying Dee’s mom next Friday and hope it’s even close to what you described.
My heart goes out to you both. We'd better get used to this type of thing.
Thanks, buddy. She was the last of our parents to go.
Hello back! I'll finally be starting my own Substack column this summer. I've had a placeholder for a year while I concentrated on finishing my first novel, and now I'll have some time to focus on this. I'm loving the content I find here and the possibility of community. I really did love your description of that funeral and the families. So vivid and real.
Welcome aboard and good luck!
This is a great great piece. Ave atque vale to him, and thanks to you, JFG.
Thanks, Mike. It was an idea that wouldn't leave my head, so those usually make good Substack posts.
My father passed in February. I love this. Great read!
Thank you. We are having some transitions in our house this summer as well, and if I am called for remarks, I'm certainly gonna write them down.
Great writing Jimo. Transitions are tough let me know how I can support?