Why do you have to fill it with lies?

JDN 2456340 EDT 13:55.

 

I got in an argument with my mother last night because I refused to attend the religious service part of my aunt's funeral. I attended the visitation last night and the reception luncheon today; I wore my best suit and I was glad to see family and friends.

But because I did not want to stand up and be counted among the enemies of the Enlightenment project, she thought I was being disrespectful. She did soon relent, and forgave me for not going to the service; but...