Putting the final touches on the burial ritual

Since the aftermath of a huge storm left us without electricity for two days, I had time to work on some non-technological projects, like painting the Egyptian-style falcon on the oak box that contains Matt's ashes. Like many of these final details, it was a bit harder than I'd thought it would be. (It took me three days of Mac/PC/printer hassles to print the service flyers.) It's not perfect, but Jim commented that imperfections often make things look better. (Note to self: next time you do this, get someone you know to make the box; it would be much more personal. And personal is what it's all about.)