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For sure. We don't get to choose of course, but no one would opt for that. I've had several family members make it into their 90's. All relatively independent and fully functioning until the last few months. As soon as I have to rely on others to complete the activities of daily living (ADLs), I'm ready to go. As someone who's almost died twice, you're never really ready. Always want a little more time. Best strategy is just to live every day like it's your last. Rather than advanced condolences, congrats to the old girl on a life well lived.

Took a day off work today after spending some of the weekend keeping vigil at my 97 year old grandmother's (eventual) death bed side. Cold but sunny day here so perfect day for a long walk. I don't want to live to be 97, surely such a big number deserves some option to go out on your own terms, not get eaten away by cancer and die high on morphine whilst soiling yourself.

Finally saw a metal show again, first time since we moved last summer. Local show in a really tiny venue an hour and a half away in Burlington. None of it is stuff I would listen to at home, but it was super fun to just be in a room with loud music and people jumping around.

Animosity (1985) - corrosion of conformity Power and pain (1986) - whiplash Widespread bloodshed love runs red (1987) - no mercy Killing technology (1987) - voivod The years of decay (1989) - overkill

Wolvennest - The Dark Path to the Light Wolvennest - Ritual - MMXX Wolvennest - Temple

The albums I listened to on my train journey this morning: Nuclear Assault - Survive Nuclear Assault - Handle with Care Pestilence - Consuming Impulse Tankard - Chemical Invasion Undead Prophecies - Sempiternal Void

Motorhead - "Sacrifice" Motorhead - "Overnight Sensation"

Pantera - Vulgar Display of Power (album)

SVARTSYN - In Death

Seconded. As far as manner of death goes, I'd refer you to my prior post regarding the Rhino at the zoo. In all honesty though one thing you learn with funeral arrangements is that it's the domain of the living. I've been to so many open casket funerals where I knew the deceased had wanted (and in a few cases gotten in writing) a closed casket. People need to be given a chance to say goodbye even if it's only to the shell of a former animal turned current object. If a display like that seems an indignity prior to death, just understand that we are undignified creatures, and bear that indignity (for yourself or some one you knew and loved) with the same humility that earned yourself or them the love of others in the first place.

Vampirska - Torturous Omens of Blood and Candlewax (2020)

Giving E.A.R a go. Quite like it. Like a snake charmer on acid. Was happier when the distorted guitars kicked in. Probably a bit djenty (is that what the kids call it?) but perfectly digestible. It looks to be 3 hours long though.