Pace on Earth

(Don't Fear) The Reaper

Memorial services are inherently sad. There is no healthy way to fully mask a sense of true loss, nor should anyone try. It's all part of the grieving process. A big part of that process, though, is to gather, reminisce, and collect, from a loved one's friends and family, a full picture of the life they lead. And so we did for Dick....

We gathered last night at the rugby club and, over stories, songs, and spirits put that picture together. I had known Dick for 20 or so years, nearly as long as I can remember. As I said, I can't picture him without a smile on his face. I just never fully knew what he was smiling about. I learned some more last night. Lots of great stories were told but my favourite one was just a small part of one friend's recollection of Dick's personality. Dick, it turns out, was a big practical joker and years ago when he lived with a couple of buddies he used to tie a cowbell underneath his roommate's bed if his girlfriend was coming over for the weekend. How have I never thought of that; that's gold!

Dick knew where the goodtimes were; he loved spending as much time as he could with his friends and family. I need to do more of that. I have an absolutely incredible family and when I take stock of my friends I truly think I might be one of the luckiest guys in the world. I'm going to shut the computer off now and go spend some time with them. Tear into the weekend...and maybe go buy a cowbell.

"I gotta have more cowbell, baby" - http://www.ojai.net/swanson/snlshows.htm

Pace out

posted by Vitamin S @ 5:54 p.m.