Tag Archives: Funeral

No, It’s Not That Place

Posted on January 30, 2014 by leighton

The enveloping comfort of the chair pulled at my eyelids and I slipped imperceptibly into sleep’s embrace. A moment later, I woke and looked around nervously. Why am I so tired, I thought. Wait, I know the answer to that. I’m tired because … Continue reading →

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Two Funerals in January

Posted on January 17, 2011 by leighton

Every now and then, you experience a moment that is not what you expected or intended. I had such a moment one Monday night in 2009. The revamped Star Trek movie was in theaters and a couple of college students … Continue reading →

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Little Moments

Posted on August 30, 2010 by leighton

I recently attended the funeral for a dear friend’s father. He was a great man and much-loved (evidenced by the way everyone spoke of him both before and after his death). During the service, I was fortunate enough to witness … Continue reading →

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