Sisters in a passing moment
A wide range of feelings and introspection has filled my day. The circumstances surrounding Lauren's car have left me feeling resentment and despair at the lack of humanity and integrity in the insurance industry. The curmudgeon in me does not consider it necessary or even appropriate that I attend the funeral today of someone I did not know at all. Yet, Jennifer wants me there, so I go for her. 2 hours at a catholic service, I dislike "ritual for the sake of ritual. For one obsessed with mortality, I don't seem to embrace the "production" and theatrics of its condemnation. I will say with a good degree of satisfaction that Jennifer, although more sensitive, seems to share perspectives with me as well as humorous observations. One theme resonated: outside of the faith and ritual aspects I see the universal core potential of humanity to care more about the whole than the individual. But then I encounter an insurance claim or someone’s unyielding political stance masquerading as an opinion. It seems my mom may be on a downward turn, but it's too early to call it anything more than something to keep an eye on. Jen and I enjoyed a relatively low-key evening. I watched "Man on the Run", the new Paul McCartney documentary and found it enjoyable and informative, as well as nostalgic. I picked up a new, unused Tesla mattress on CL. I am stuck on the idea of car camping in Yosemite. I will be testing it out tonight in the driveway to see what adaptations may be necessary before going on a road trip just because I can. Walking through the house tonight with a pillow and a comforter in hand, Jen laughed and said I remind her of a toddler camping in a tent in the backyard. It kinda feels that way! I will report back tomorrow on whether I make it through the night or get spooked by the sound of what might be a bear or a monster.