Peter

Here is what works to stop this abuse in our household:

https://www.catalogchoice.org/

In a perfect world an obituary should feature that which the deceased found most rewarding. If being a rocket scientist was what Yvonne Brill found most rewarding, then the beef stroganoff and the kids were secondary. On the other hand, perhaps being a rocket scientist came easy and beef stroganoff was difficult, which enhanced her pleasure at mastering the dish. Then, by all means, let's feature that as it tells us what she found important. 

Conforming to someone else's norms as to what should be featured is pure bunk. One of my better friends had a hugely successful career, raised, together with his wife, exceedingly successful children, but would be forever unforgiving if his obituary did not mention his passion for golf and his hole-in-0ne. Do we want to know the person, or their accomplishments?

We could probably debate that unitl the day we die. 

You, sir, are a dolt. I suppose you also let your friends drive home drunk.

What is a country for? Silly question. Countries exist as the most efficient means to protect large numbers of people from external enemies. Beyond that they are an expression of the people's culture. Countries almost inanimate, something like an axe which can be used as a murder weapon, as a means to cut wood to keep warm or to devastate entire forests. Do we ask, "What is an axe for? That depends on you, not on the axe. What are you for?

So, I'd like to know a few things of the Ricochetti:

Are you married? YES

How old were you when you got married? 21 first time

Is it your first marriage? NO

How long have you been married? 46 yrs to wife #2

I just joined. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.