Wednesday, October 28, 2020

What does RIP mean, gug?

"What does RIP mean, gug?" My granddaughters were curious about the meaning of the three letters appearing on many Halloween displays in the neighbourhood.

It means "rest in peace," I said. It is a pleasant wish that the deceased will find tranquility in the afterlife. "Oh," the little  girls replied quietly.

I don't think it had ever occurred to the little girls that one could be anything other than tranquil after death, very, very tranquil.

We may have to have a little talk. The oldest one didn't sleep all that well last night. 

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