Tuesday, July 22, 2008

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.

1 comment:

Laura said...

Objective Review: Observant, witty, cogent blog.

Subjective Review: Love the way this makes me feel connected to you.

FYI: An exact quote about me from Jill's birthday letter to me: "You may be the most determined person I have ever met." Hmmm...