I'll see you on the other side

Our culture doesn’t accept death gracefully.

Dylan Thomas famously advised:

Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Death notices frequently contain the phrase “lost his fight,” as if death were a defeat, a moral failure of some sort.

I watched our friend and neighbor being loaded into an ambulance this afternoon.  She had wanted to die at home, but I guess things changed.  I could see the twinkle was gone from her eyes already, the spark of exuberance that defined her is gone.

She had a good life.  She’s ready to go.

And I hope she goes gentle into that good night.

Trust me when I tell you…

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The saddest songs are the ones where they know they screwed up.

Those are the ones that are easiest to relate to.

Full lyrics HERE.

Product Endorsement

Usually I avoid soaps and shampoos that have food in them just as a matter of principle, but after using this I can say it’s the best shampoo in the history of shampoos.

I have long hair, and typically I let it grow until I get split ends, then lop a few inches off.  Since I started using this, though, I never got split ends- so for the first time in my life I cut my hair because it was so long it was in my way.

This is one worth checking out.

Everything I've got.

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I think this contains some of John's most emotional phrasing. He comes in just a bit late and speeds up to finish on time, and it really conveys weariness.

Full lyrics HERE.

Bobby Vee

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I find myself on kind of a Bobby Vee kick.

These things happen.