Then it was time for the second half of the memorial service, an open-mic celebration of Emily's life. Steve got up and spoke very well about her visit to our wedding, making his story humorous and meaningful. I should mention that this picture is completely staged, though, since we didn't pop up during the service to snap photos. The service was held on the lawn in front of Emily's studio and was well-attended by locals and relatives. We learned a lot about her very interesting and admirable life, such as, at age 55 or so, shanghaiing the teachers who then lived in the cottage for a costumed Halloween rampage that culminated in an egg fight with the neighborhood teenagers.
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