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The Queen of Lateness

September 4, 2025 4 Comments

By C. Granger

It was true—she was someone who could be late to her own funeral. She was, in fact, late to her own funeral! The funeral home was running behind. I guess they were really busy with other bodies. Family and friends were visibly upset. They sort of laughed. This was Suzie, while she was alive. Arriving to everything late. People started to lie just so she would come on time. Whether work, a graduation, dinner reservations, Suzie was the queen of losing track of time. That is how she lost her life. Rushing because she was behind. A trash truck won.

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  1. Stella says

    September 4, 2025 at 7:12 am

    Loved this! So apt but sad at the end.

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  2. Sharon Murphy says

    September 5, 2025 at 7:30 am

    I love this. I could be Susie!! Time to slow down maybe.

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  3. PK says

    September 10, 2025 at 11:29 am

    Sassy and snappy. Well done!

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  4. Pamela Cartlidge says

    September 16, 2025 at 9:36 am

    Sad but well written

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