Obit Class

They show up every few days: Homespun life-stories, women of a certain age who succeeded against the odds, now gone.


Mid-obit, gloves come off. Intimidating. Strong-willed. Judgemental. Unexplained wounds elbow Mom's deals done, passionate pursuits, homemaker honors.

It's as if to say: Sure, the resume shines and she was quite the hostess -- but what about us? We had to live with it all, with her, for God's sake. Can you imagine?

Silenced, there is no retort. Until now:

So ... Mom held you to the same bar as she held herself?

Shameful.