I remember a high-school English class where one of our assignments was to write our own epitaph, assuming a long life ahead of us. Basically “What will you do with your life so people will remember you the way you want?”. I thot it was a good idea, probably way better than any life planning the guidance counselors ever had us do, but the teacher who assigned it got a bit of pushback because some parents considered it too ghoulish.
I took an example of a neighbor that ‘preceded me’ and his self-obituary, for most of his relatives never knew his travels or accomplishments, so I wrote up one for myself, for MY OWN relatives have NFI what I ever accomplished, save for leaving them a huge bunch of money. This business of “surrounded by his loving family” doesn’t work in my case.
BE THIS GUY almost 7 years ago
But the Olympic medal winning Andy was a real lousy neighbor.
For a Just and Peaceful World almost 7 years ago
Sounds like Trump writing his accomplishments.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Quite a guy. “And that was just in the first half of his life.”
Rosette almost 7 years ago
Don’t forget, lead singer of the band “Queen”!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I was once told to write my own review. I was fantastic. Never happened again.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I remember a high-school English class where one of our assignments was to write our own epitaph, assuming a long life ahead of us. Basically “What will you do with your life so people will remember you the way you want?”. I thot it was a good idea, probably way better than any life planning the guidance counselors ever had us do, but the teacher who assigned it got a bit of pushback because some parents considered it too ghoulish.
unca jim almost 7 years ago
I took an example of a neighbor that ‘preceded me’ and his self-obituary, for most of his relatives never knew his travels or accomplishments, so I wrote up one for myself, for MY OWN relatives have NFI what I ever accomplished, save for leaving them a huge bunch of money. This business of “surrounded by his loving family” doesn’t work in my case.
sueb1863 almost 7 years ago
Andy was such a great character!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 7 years ago
“…his only fault was that his last act was a lie.”
wnbresn almost 7 years ago
28 years ago and I remember this arc like it was yesterday
rrhhooddaa almost 7 years ago
thanks everyone for happily ending my day, & for R Henley’s commentsoh, lord, am i spelling his name wrong? sorry,bout,that