I flew back home for the funeral for my stepfather yesterday. It is sad to have to visit family under such circumstances, but life is an unpredictable and cruel mistress sometimes. The service was good - the weather complied - and many tears were shed. My mom will take some time to get past this but she is doing well overall. Thankfully she has plenty of family and friends to rely upon nearby. And the rest of us are a phone call away. All of this has made me sure that when I go, I don’t want lengthy services and long grieving lines. Do what must be done to move on and not dwell too long on the loss. Oh, that and barbeque is an excellent grieving food.