Crunchy Grief

Sometimes traditions do change or bend with the times. Such was so with funeral practices and services. It had become common knowledge and accepted wisdom that one-third of everyone’s life was spent asleep, and a large remainder of the rest was spent watching television, so those in the funeral trade adjusted accordingly. Mattresses were provided for all, and if the eulogies got boring, one could take a quick nap. Episodes from the loved one’s favorite shows ran nonstop, and  chips and popcorn and beer and soda pop were the only refreshments provided or allowed.

Bill's service ended with Buffy the Vampire Slayer putting a stake through a bloodsucker’s heart.

Somewhat appropriate since red meat had put a steak through Bill’s heart.

Edward Michael Supranowicz is the grandson of Irish and Russian/Ukrainian immigrants. He grew up on a small farm in Appalachia. He has a grad background in painting and printmaking. Some of his artwork has recently or will soon appear in Fish Food, Streetlight, Another Chicago Magazine, The Door Is a Jar, The Phoenix, and other journals. Edward is also a published poet who has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize multiple times.