I wrote:
> Since I will not be around to write my own obituary, let me take a crack > at it here: > > > "Jed Rothwell died [a long time from now I hope] > > > Rothwell was inordinately fond of cherries." > Ahem . . . I am in the habit of making jokes in times of stress, and at funerals. Especially at wakes. It is a British tradition, as it happens. Chris Tinsley's wake, immediately following the funeral, was one of most riotous parties I have ever attended. I am sorry if this offended readers who are used to a more solemn approach to death. - Jed
