I didn’t think I’d have to do this again, so soon. But I do, and… I won’t be able to again, and I have the space and the airtime.

For those not in the loop, my remaining grandmother, on my mother’s side, passed away early Tuesday morning (just after midnight). I’d like to take the time to remind us all that covid is still out there, and is still dangerous if you have underlying health conditions (she had cancer and COPD).

I had flashbacks parts of Saturday, since one of the places Senorita Weaselo and I both work is near the old house. I drove by and suddenly I was 4, trying to drink cappuccino with my cousin. Trying and failing, and I still don’t drink coffee. I remember the good pane rustica, not homemade but still with that firmness and crustiness. I remember what is still one of my favorite snacks if/when I can find them (so the slightly nicer supermarkets than the local Stop &/Or Shop), taralli, to the point I got a bag for Senorita Weaselo and myself. I remember Christmas, and Easter, and even just coming over after a street fair, or picking Hermana Weaselo up from dance class down the block, and there was food. She was the definition of Italian nonna, mother of four, grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of three (obviously through my cousins), with their house being the center meeting place for all those holidays while they were up here, before my grandparents moved to Florida. My nonno died nine years ago, from dementia among other things.

And… they’re all gone. Hermana Weaselo and I, but her moreso, had a long-standing dream that at least one of our grandparents would be there at at least one of our respective weddings, and hold whoever’s firstborn. And the mutual realization of that kinda both hit us around the same time, because one of our grand-grandparents was here for me at least. But the bond to that generation is gone, except for in ourselves. And may they all rest, reunited.

No news or reports of what’s on tonight from me. Sorry, guys.

(However, I will say that the eliminator league is open and I need to sign up for that, and that we’re still looking for people to write about some teams for our season previews. Do you care about the NFC South? Liar, no you don’t. Do you want to write about any of the teams? Potentially go ahead! Inquire within.)