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"Really I thought she was blonde?"

"I think she dyed her hair"

"He touched so rin from behind the pulpit He spread his joy selflessly Never finding the need to boast of his good fortune, he shared it with generous deeds, quietly going about helping those in need, always putting those knees, needs, in front of his The world will be an e of brother Stanley" After blessing randfather's urn the minister called on me to receive his remains

"I love the sky; I refuse to be buried" Grandfather announced at breakfast oneabout?"

"You know da it up now? Just once, I would like to eat in peace"

"James, listen to me When I kick the bucket, don't let anyone put me in a box and throw me in a hole"

"Keep James out of this!"

Grandfather set his utensils on the table "He's the only one with enough guts to do what I want"

"That isn't fair daddy," mother protested "He's only a child He shouldn't have to hear this"

"Life isn't fair And he is old enough Give hi like this, but you shall have the proper sacraments and if that includes burial, burial it shall be"

"God ive you, but I'll be da what's proper"

"Mary Beth Take what you think is proper and shove it up your ass"

"Why, I never," she gasped I sniggered; dad grinned

"Maybe you should"

The Saturday before Christht up the subject "James, please, please don't let her bury me" Fear filled his eyes "It's written in my will, but I know your mother, she will take the ashes and bury theround Promise me you'll help me? You're the only one I can trust"

"What can I do?" I asked

"Use your iination Just don't let her bury me"

I looked down at my French Fries After a h I want you to throw my ashes out of an airplane I want to have one last jump"