A Minute with Ira Joe
6.8.09 | They’ve finally moved the obituary. My newspaper of choice is not just a
newspaper. It’s an event. An every day rite to which I look forward. And
there is an order to my fulfilling the rite. First …front page. Seeing
the ink confirms that that I’m still here …though the world and
the economy remain sorry and sinking. Then, I turn to page two of the
front section and look to locate on what page to find the obituaries.
Forgive me, but I do. I’ve spoken with others who say they also go early
in their papers to the obituaries. Death is not only inevitable; it’s
interesting. Sad. Tragic. Untimely. But, compelling reading. And lately
the morning mourning is presented in that front section where the news
and views bubble and fizz.
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