The Measure of a Man, and a Fan

Apr 26 2024 by Over the Monster

 
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What’s the score?

At my uncle’s memorial service this past weekend, the family gathered around before heading into the chapel. At one point, my aunt leaned forward and asked my cousins: “What would your dad say if he were here?”

This was a tough question in some ways, given the occasion, but also, Mac was a man of many passionate interests. What would he say? Among the many statements that wouldn’t have gone amiss here:...

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