I know it’s possible to stage the weeping and rending of garments many miles from home.
Middle age brings with it more mourning experience.
Your friends' parents pass away.
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Why Southern Funerals Are Miracles
Southern funerals are miracles when you think about it.
But that’s part of the miracle too.
Ours was Aunt Patti.
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Every funeral has one, and the best part is that they will volunteer.
You, the family, don’t even have to ask.
Anyone canand willshow up at a Southern funeral, including your third-grade teacher.
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I always thought these were dumb.
And I still believe this about weddings; I mean, you know who was invited, right?
My dad used to meet a group of his high school buddies for breakfast atChick-fil-Atwice a week.
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“His friends from Chick-fil-A!”
and a smiley face were written next to them.
We tell great stories and make good toasts, both handy skills in mourning a loved one.
We make even cold cuts look special by transferring them to a silver platter.
We don’t think 8:30 a.m. is too early for a Bloody Mary.
Southerners Show Up
I can’t tell you what to do for the service.
I hope someone remembers to fly me down for mine.
These bite-size morsels combine the comfort of warm cheese toast with the elegance of tiny cheese souffles.
