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Really it's a shame that her eyes are closed in this picture... every person I've seen who's had a butterfly land on them is lit up like the sun, beaming as if they've been spontaneously blessed by the highest divine authority. Like I said, awesome.
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In all seriousness, my grandmother was a fanatic about butterflies. At her funeral, this butterfly followed my mother around incessantly. We imagined it was her. Later, while studying Nabokov, who was a lepidopterist,in college I learned that her name, Thecla, is a kind of butterfly. I've had a soft spot for them ever since. Every time I see one, I think of her.
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Also, Thecla is an awesome name!
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@ItchykooParker: Aww. My feelings on religion are spotty, but the one thing I know I believe in is my grandmother's presence in my life. If I ever feel like I need something, I always know she's there.
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Sometimes people have the most appropriate names. My mum who is awesome with plants is called Laura and her last name translates as Rosemary.
Another story I like involving animals and funeral is when Emily Bronte died, her dog was heading her funeral procession.
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Also, every time I've been to one, I end up killing a few, moths especially, trying frantically to get them out of my hair. Those places are bad news!
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The scene would be quite different.
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*covers face in horror*
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