"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Funeral attendees gather at tent party on Grandpa's lawn

After the Mass, after the burial, after the funeral dinner - relatives, friends, community folks gathered at Grandpa's house in St. Joe.  Perfect setting for this.  Typical amazing support from the locals in terms of food, drink, set-up; especially the assistance from the Capesius bros.  Charlie did a good job of recording the scene via photos - all these are from him.


 






 

















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