Gone home, a modest proposal, and AI and dog reiki
The article reflects on the author's friendship with an 84-year-old woman named Miss Catherine, who recently passed away. It highlights her vibrant personality and the deep bond they shared over the years. The author expresses gratitude for her life and the lessons learned from her, particularly the importance of living fully and with thanks.
- ▪Miss Catherine was a lifelong resident of Southeast Washington D.C. and known for her strong personality.
- ▪The author served as a pallbearer at her funeral and was affectionately called 'Eddie' by her.
- ▪She had a deep desire to return home before her passing, which she achieved shortly before her death.
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Pillar PostsGone home, a modest proposal, and AI and dog reikiThe Friday Pillar PostEd. CondonMay 29, 2026∙ PaidShareHappy Friday friends,I know we’ve had an encyclical this week, and the news of the Church hasn’t stopped either. And we’ll get to all of that in a moment.But I wanted to talk about something else, which has been the real focus of my week. In recent days, I lost a friend. Catherine, Miss Catherine to me.We were, in the eyes of the world, probably pretty unlikely friends.
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