Tag Archives: Death

Once Upon a Funeral

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

I regarded the bereaved, stood amongst the fallen leaves and gazed upon the coffined mass. Each immensely sad they seemed, as though from life to have been deemed the audience for one just passed. The wind blew cold, but still the fold stood firm in their … Continue reading →

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I’m not Going to Die; Die can Come to Me

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

The people who know me best can attest to my one great skill: efficiency of motion. As I’ve gotten older, my movements have become increasingly calculated. Trips to the boy’s room tend to have a sense of urgency to them, … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Bob and Frank

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Thestrugglershandbook

Consider this post a brief biography of two men, whose names were Bob and Frank. I knew them both, though they didn’t know each other; sadly, they both died this past month, only three days apart.  They were unremarkable, unexceptional … Continue reading →

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