shirley, goodness, and mercy......

ok, so i have just come from the funeral of a friend.......not an especially close friend, as the deceased in question was the kind who selected those who could be close to her fastigiously......which brings up the story told about her trip to graceland with her sisters.....as related by our pastor during her funeral.....kay planned the day down to the last dotted i and crossed t....so when the time came for the graceland photographer to film her party.....she lined everyone up and straightened wayward locks and announced the desired expressions to each and all........and when the time came to view the photo....it was not as she envisioned......so she made her group line up again to be photographed......and that photo did not suit her vision........not until the 5th shot was perfection attained.......that is the sort of precision one expects of a math teacher, i suppose......that sort of person cannot be willy-nilly...it is not in their collective natures......the closing song to the service was my way......as sung by an outstanding bass voice from our choir.......someone who did an admirable job channeling elvis in honor of kay.......kay did it her way.......and that is how one's life on earth should be.......