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The one-eyed undertaker

By On July 25, 2005 · In Danse Macabre, From the Tombs

The One-Eyed Undertaker is the nom-de-plume of a friend who works as an undertaker-cum-”catch-all” at his family’s funeral home. It’s a fascinating line of work–certainly one that’s had a lot of interest from the media these days–and it’s even more interesting because he’s a great storyteller. If I didn’t want to be dumped in the Thames when I died, I’d certainly use his services. Here’s an interview we did in 2005.

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Maybe I’m just too demanding

By On June 14, 2005 · In From the Tombs

Being cretins of the finest pedigree, N and I put off getting an air conditioner until the hottest day of the year (so far). At lunch yesterday we wandered over to the swindlers appliance megastore on 14th Street, where the vibe was not unlike a Miami police auction. I wasn’t prepared to buy anything just [...]

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Back to the drawing board

By On April 28, 2004 · In From the Tombs

Your search – “dysfunctional mothers day cards” – did not match any documents.

Tell me, isn’t that astounding? It’s an untapped market:

“Dear Mom, Even Though I Apparently Inherited All of Dad’s Family’s Bad Traits, I’m Still Your Daughter”

“This Card Is a Testament to All the Wonderful Things About You, Mom, But I’m Sure, [...]

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Who’s lookin’ good today, who’s lookin’ good in every way

By On February 2, 2004 · In From the Tombs

Sunday morning found me particularly grateful that I had not chosen as my New Year’s resolution “Must drink less, and more responsibly.” (I do regret that my resolution wasn’t something along the lines of “Get spectacularly drunk at least once a week and alienate your friends,” because if that had been the case, I’d be [...]

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