As I've mentioned before, one of my favorite parts of the Sunday paper is thumbing through the Parade magazine and reading the column "Ask Marilyn." I was mildly irrated to be stumped by a geometrical puzzle submitted by a reader. Of course Marilyn found an elegant--and correct--solution.
Toward the back of the magazine, I noticed a full page add for a "Faberge-inspired Tribute to a Departed Loved One." This is, in essence, a decorated egg on a pedestal which opens to reveal a winding staircase leading up to a cross. The egg "Plays the touching melody of Amazing Grace" and features "More than 175 sparkling faux jewels." All this is yours for "two convenient monthly installments of just $19.99."
What disturbed me was the inscription on the base of the pedestal.
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
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