Show her this episode of Ask a Mortician, where Caitlin Doughty, a mortician, frankly addresses this and other issues. She’s got a wonderful sense of humor about her work that makes this time in life a little easier to deal with.

I hope not. I’ve met too many men, Jesus included, who thought they were God’s gift.

Tho West Point cadets did serve in both armies during the Civil War.

Uh, if that’s what this closed fist salute means. It could mean “Go West Point! Beat Navy!” Or it could mean “Yeah, what a triumph we made it to West Point!”

Based on my own experience, it’s quite possible to die of the flu.

People win the “earthen lottery” all he time! Check out the History Blog - they have excellent coverage of U.K. finds.

True, but the State has a period of time to buy the items (‘specially if they are jewelry or precious metals) off you. If they can raise the money, usually a local museum must have the right of purchase. If not, well, you get to keep the loot.

Tho’ in all seriousness, they’re great for sandals...

To which I say Amen!

Quotas.

Depends on the color. Steal your kids yellow or orange, or if they have a 120 Big Box, one of the metallic colors.

Look, Shep, I know were supposed to nom a specific printer. But Lifehacker turned me on to Continuous Ink Printers way back in 2011.

Look, Shep, I know were supposed to nom a specific printer. But Lifehacker turned me on to Continuous Ink Printers…

That’s actually the way to do it - multiple kits will put the supplies where you need them, when you need them and let the kids contribute by porting out their own stuff.

After reading all the smart posts on this issue, I think we’re all talking ‘bout apples and oranges.

The pooping in a bag thang is useful to know when you’re trapped in the city. Minimizes the spread of cholera and other water-borne diseases.

The emergency radio with LED had a decent handcrank option and also comes with a cell phone charger.

Tho’ for a cheaper alternative, just raid your child’s crayon box.

+++ for the TP. Useful also as tinder for fire, and combine with duct tape for a bandage.

Sure, I’m now sporting a half inch cut on my lip because of my fur-baby.

That dog keeps dangling that leg in front of that cat and he’s not gonna have a leg to stand on....