Everything is art,' Tim says, a far-off look suddenly clouding those hazel eyes. 'Death is art. Life is art. Pain is art.
Jen VioliDumbest thing someone says trying to be comforting, which in this case turns out of be true: 'There is no need for you to be afraid. I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he is risen, as he said he would.'-Angel of the Lord, post-descending from heaven and violent earthquakes, sitting calmly on tombstone he rolled away, and scaring the crap out of Jesus' lady friends.
Jen VioliDeceased's request as stated in last will and testament: 'I want to be made up to look undead, like the fucking sexiest vampire chick you can imagine, for an open-casket viewing.
Jen VioliThe tone of his voice tells me I may have found something Tim's not cool with-this conversation.
Jen VioliSo here I am, the one-and-only Amazing Donna, superhero of freaked-out insomnia, and proud owner of a team of unruly stallions. I should totally get a cape.
Jen VioliOnce I learned how to make pot holders out of multi-colored pieces of panty hose, but that doesn't seem quite on par.
Jen VioliSitting up straighter, I remember Nora Mahoney saying, 'You only go around the block once.' I rework it in my mind so she adds, 'So do it right.
Jen VioliMr. Troutman ends the class by saying our role is a sacred one. 'We do what others can't,' he says, 'so that others can grieve in the way they need to.
Jen VioliIt's not all or nothing, honey. It's usually everything and something else.
Jen VioliYour hair is ridiculous,' I say. 'And I love you.' I'm surprised how easily the words come out.
'My hair is ridiculous.' Charlie smiles even wider and says, just as easily, 'And I love you too.
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