Annie

My oldest brother's first wife died, I assume last week. She was former Senator Richard Lugar's sister Annie. I think she and Joe were married for 17 or 18 years. Apparently Annie had been ill for quite awhile. I have no other details as I have been estranged from that part of my family for years now. I deserve it I guess. I never wanted to be a part of my mom's side of the family anyway. They snubbed me as a child. I never forgave them for that.

And so different threads of my life seem to be coming home at a faster rate now. Threads I very seldom concerned myself with. And that is a shame I guess, but Life is like that. I won't waste too much time anguishing over it.

My other brother's wife, Eileen was the person who contacted me via email like I was some acquaintance who "might" be interested. Given the acrimonious relationship I have had with them, contacting me that way was the safe bet. The aftermath of my brother Joe's death got kind of ugly when I was turned away from being there for the funeral ceremonies, whatever they ended up being.

So this may be a half ass Obit, but it is how I feel. I loved Annie, often times way more than I loved her husband who was my brother. She was one of those people everyone liked and loved. I wanted to kick Joe's ass when he stepped out on her.

So Annie, I hope there is peace and tranquility wherever you are. You deserve it. You were a special kind of kind.

Keep it 'tween the ditches .................................

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I chose a wonderful piano duet by Oscar Peterson and Count Basie called "Slow Blues" as my dirge of choice for Annie. I have no clue if she like either artist, but I sure do.