Flo’s memorial gathering was tonight. It was the most perfect event I have ever attended for a dearly departed. There was no funeral, no wake. We had a party! The party was held at Brenda’s home (an extraordinary hostess) and it was the perfect setting for Flo’s gathering. Flo always loved Brenda’s parties because Brenda’s [...]

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I finally got tired of feeling tired and low-down. I am singing tonight and right after I said to myself: “I wish I could just stay home on the couch and watch TV tonight,” I realized that I am going to be a big part of how a lot of people will be starting off [...]

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A dear friend of over thirty years died suddenly today as she walked to pick up some take-out food for lunch. Witnesses say she was on her cell phone when she suddenly clutched at her chest and then collapsed. Emergency units were called, but they could not revive her. She was gone. My dear friend [...]

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