The Ladybird Purse • Talk Money to Me

The Ladybird Purse • Talk Money to Me

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The Ladybird Purse • Talk Money to Me
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The final countdown

The final countdown

If talking about money is awkward, how d'you feel about death?

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Keris Fox
Jun 13, 2022
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So I’m back from an inspiring and joyful week in Paris and thinking a lot about death.

When Harry Met Sally. Meg Ryan telling Billy Crystal "It's amazing. You look like a normal person, but actually you're the angel of death."

For as long as I can remember, I’ve worried about saying goodbye to people in case it’s, you know, the last time. One of my earliest memories is of watching my dad drive off to work and thinking “What if I never see him again?” I never used to go on holiday without me…

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