Death, is always a sad thing. It's not always tragic, sometimes it is merciful. Sometimes, it just "is".
I've never understood why we attach higher importance on death when the relative of a person of rank or higher position is involved. When the person who works in the warehouse or mailroom has a mother that passes away, those closest in that department rally around. But it just does not seem to garner the same proportion of attention as when the plant manager's mother passes away.
When that happens, a plant-wide collection is taken up, people are excused (and expected) to attend the funeral. Sympathy pours in. It just seems so skewed to me.
Now, of course this does not happen everytime, but for the most part this is the way things usually fall out. And, it is unfortunate.
I don't think any of this means we don't care. It just seems that we attach a higher importance based on the person's "status" .......or lack thereof.
Is it "kissing up", is it human nature? I don't know, you tell me....i'm listening.
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On this day in history, in 1958, Hank Williams Jr. made his stage debut at 8 years old. Otherwise known as "Bocephus".
Today is National Goof Off Day (for real) and on the Pastafarian Calendar it's Pretend to be be sober day. Both of these go hand in hand, nicely. Perhaps I shall imbibe, later.
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