I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone >From the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. (1934 - 1998) For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. Rena Wells rwells@apex.net

I have to add this one-The Hispanic people feel there are 3 deaths: The physical death The spiritual death The death when no one any longer remembers you. I thought that was a thoughtful one. Now back to work.