Never Forgotten
Never Forgotten
It's been a year today since my mother-in-law died. Every time we look at the calendar, we see the date. Nothing's marked on this year's calendar, but we know. And we remember. We remember all the things that we loved about her. All the things she did for us. And all the things about her that drove us crazy. But mostly, we think: it shouldn't have happened. She should still be here.
Her death was not an easy one. Not for her. And not for us. We had to make the decision as to whether to keep treating her and hope she would recover somewhat, or to let her go. After agonizing discussions with specialists, family, and friends, we, decided to let her go. She was my husband's only parent; the last of his family. And we miss her greatly.
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The Decatur Daily Review, Illinois, September 16, 1934
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1920s Alfred Cheney Johnston photographs of Frieda Mieuse, showgirl, who married fabulously successful comedian Ed Wynn. Remember him singing "I Love to Laugh" in "Mary Poppins"?
Chicago Tribune, Illinois, April 15, 1902
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, New York, May 21, 1930
When I die, don't mourn me. If you have good memories of me, keep them. If you have bad memories of me, accept my apology and let them go. Do not let any negative energy from my life or death affect you.
Can't wait to see it!
Europa Clipper is a space mission crafted with one overarching goal: determine if Jupiter’s ocean moon, Europa, has conditions suitable for life. Watch launch live on Oct. 14 as the largest uncrewed spacecraft we've ever built begins its journey into the solar system.
Chicago Tribune, Illinois, August 19, 1900
“What an easy time you have of it, dear.” “Easy? Why, darling, I lie here and think what a lot I have to do until I’m tired out”
Because I remember disinformation being spread around the last few elections and I’m sure assholes will bring it back:
YOU CAN’T VOTE ONLINE.
YOU CAN’T VOTE FROM YOUR PHONE.
IN MANY STATES THERE ARE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR BALLOT.
DO NOT WEAR CAMPAIGN GEAR TO THE POLLS.
DO NOT TRY TO PERSUADE PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE AT THE POLLS.
DO NOT ENGAGE IN ANY KIND OF POLITICAL DISCOURSE AT THE POLLS.
NO ELECTION IS EVER A SURE THING, EVEN IF YOU’RE IN THE BLUEST OR REDDEST OF STATES. IF SOMEONE TRIES TO TELL YOU THAT YOU CAN SIT THIS ONE OUT, THEY ARE EITHER IGNORANT OR MALICIOUS.
VOTE.
