Daily Archives: March 5, 2015

On the Suicide of an Acquaintance

Posted on March 5, 2015 by a1skeptic

A friend of my sister’s committed suicide a few days ago. I didn’t know her that well, but I’d met her several times. Including last fall at my sister’s birthday party. She was nice, this woman. Friendly. Chatty. Kind of … Continue reading →

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