Parents Die

It is a fact of life. But, being logical about it doesn’t make it easier.

Dear Jamie Sue lost her Dad June 20th. He was 95. A dynamic sailor, captain of a man. And my sorrow for his passing is wrapped around my own sorrow for my dad’s passing. Their passings were dignified and gentle. And we are truly blessed knowing that. But, it is a passing into a new life with spaces left in the fabric of our own lives that is troublesome. I am not sure that space will be filled. But the hole will be remembered.

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War on Abortion

I read this headline on npr.com today and it made me nauseous. When will people understand that making abortion illegal does not make abortion go away — preventing unwanted pregnancy makes abortion go away. And if family planning funding is reduced, abortions increase. Doh.

One comment: “George Carlin said it all.” drew me in to watch this video… it is hysterically funny.

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