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Seeing the End

In my life, I’ve been extremely fortunate in how little I’ve had to deal with death. I’ve had three grandparents die – one when I was extremely young, one when I was in … sixth? … grade, and one in college. The last one was the only one of which I have many memories, but her passing was from Alzheimer’s over the course of many years, which means many years of preparation for that moment when she’s no longer with us.

Good News

In a week of, to be frank, kinda crappy news, something good had to happen eventually: My sister is engaged! The boy proposed last night. He drinks Guinness and makes her happy (in reverse order of importance), so he's acceptable - though no one ever asks the brother.

Congrats Jes!