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  • PhiloDave
  • January 23, 2014

Amuse bouche

Amuse-bouche is a regular feature designed to add a little amusement to your day and celebrate the arrival of the (early) weekend. Suggestions welcome!

This is my favorite obituary ever. This one is a close second, if only for one of his nicknames–“Daddy Scum.”

Whimsy
AmuseBouche, Death, LaughingOnTheWayOut
  • PhiloDave
  • January 23, 2014
  • 2 Comments

Freezing to (Near) Death: An Account

This amazing piece of writing about one very, very, very lucky fellow taught me all kinds of things about cold and death. Given the weather, it seemed appropriate.

Advice, Fascinating, Reading
BabyIt'sColdOutside, Death, Reading

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