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“Suicide Is (Not) Painless”

… As most of you know, I blog about topics concerning my profession (Estate Law) …

… Probate …

… Last Wills …

… Powers of Attorney …

… Estate Taxation …

… However, here — I have been known to branch out a bit …

… “Last Words” …

… “Last Wills” …

… “Grave Sites” …

… I do this for various reasons …

… And these reasons are probably readily apparent …

… I like to entertain my readers, as well as educate them …

… Unfortunately, this is also suicide …

… I am doing this because I experience this on a regular basis in my profession …

… It is not a topic that is reserved for the news …

… It is nota topic that is reserved for a select few …

… It is nota topic that is reserved for drugs …

… It is not a topic that is reserved for mental pain …

… It is not a topic that is reserved for the famous …

… It is not a topic that is reserved for the infamous …

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… It is a topic that is real …

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… so …

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… I will begin with the theme lyrics from a famous Movie and Television show …

… M*A*S*H …

… I am sure most of you will recognize the music …

… I am not quite sure that you will recognize (or even know) the lyrics …

“Suicide Is (Not) Painless” — Note

“Suicide Is Painless” is a song written by Johnny Mandel (music) and Mike Altman (lyrics), which is best known for having been featured as the theme song for both the movie and TV series M*A*S*H.

The actual title is “Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide is Painless)”.

Mike Altman is the son of the original film’s director, Robert Altman, and was 14 years old when he wrote the song’s lyrics.

“Suicide Is (Not) Painless” – Lyrics

Through early morning fog I see
visions of the things to be
the pains that are withheld for me
I realize and I can see…

that suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.

The game of life is hard to play
I’m gonna lose it anyway
The losing card I’ll someday lay
so this is all I have to say.

Suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.

The sword of time will pierce our skins
It doesn’t hurt when it begins
But as it works its way on in
The pain grows stronger — watch it grin.

Suicide is painless
It brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.

A brave man once requested me
to answer questions that are key
is it to be or not to be
and I replied ‘oh why ask me?’

Suicide is painless
it brings on many changes
and I can take or leave it if I please.

Suicide is painless (Lyrics) Theme from MASH
Suicide is painless

and you can do the same thing if you please

Watching the Wheels

“Watching The Wheels”
John Lennon
Born October 9, 1940 – Murdered December 8 1980

Watching the Wheels – Cover Art

The photograph on the cover was taken by Paul Goresh, a fan of Lennon who also took the infamous photo of Lennon signing a copy of Double Fantasy for his killer, Mark David Chapman.

Both photos were taken at the same place, in front of the Dakota building, which was the site of his 1980 shooting.

Later, Chapman was recorded in police custody reciting the line “People say I’m crazy” from the song.

Watching the Wheels

Watching the Wheels – Lyrics

… Ah, people ask me questions …
… Lost in confusion …
… Well, I tell them there’s no problem …
… Only solutions …
… Well, they shake their heads and they look at me, as if I’ve lost my mind …
… I tell them there’s no hurry, I’m just sitting here doing time …

… I’m just sitting here watching the wheels go round and round …
… I really love to watch them roll …
… No longer riding on the merry-go-round …

John Lennon Knew: Watching The Wheels song lyrics – Earth is Flat?
When they killed him, Lennon knew too much. Watch the lyrics” . . . flat . no longer on the ball . . .merry go round . . . Courtesy and thanks Youtube Channel MigMag. Please like and subscribe!

… I just had to let it go …
… I just had to let it go …
… I just had to let it go …

The 27 Club

The 27 Club
Recognized by the death of Kurt Cobain
Popular musicians, artists and/or actors that have died at age 27.

The 27 Club – Note

The 27 Club has become one of the most elusive and remarkably tragic coincidences in rock & roll history. The term became widely known after Kurt Cobain’s death in 1994, with rock fans connecting his age to that of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones, and Jimi Hendrix – though it was notable to fans in the early 1970s when those four visionaries died within just two years of each other.

The 27 Club: The Legendary Musicians Who All Died At 27

The 27 Club refers to all the legendary musicians who died at the age of 27. If you have never heard of the “27 Club”, it was the unofficial name come up with to describe the unbelievable number of famous musicians who died at the age of 27.

When Amy Winehouse passed away at age 27 in 2011, it attracted even more attention to the significance of the age. While the club has been largely connected to musicians, it has expanded since, as many young actors and artists have lost their lives due to everything from addiction to suicide to freak accidents.

“You Have To Forgive Yourself”

Scrubs
Episode “My Lunch” Season 3, Episode 14
American Medical Comedy Drama

“You Have To Forgive Yourself” – Dialogue

Dr. Cox: So how come you don’t have to get all dressed up?

Ben: I am dressed up. You see any holes in these pants?

Dr. Cox: No.

Ben: I’m glad you made it. Listen. There is one more thing you have to do for me.

Dr. Cox: You can’t keep me from getting drunk.

Ben: You have to forgive yourself for everything that went down the other day.

Dr. Cox: You are so annoying.

Ben: Yeah.

Dr. Cox: Okay.

Ben: Good.

Dr. Cox: Now, where is your camera? Aren’t, aren’t you going to take some pictures?

… J.D.: Pictures of what? …

Dr. Cox: You know. Crying babies. Covered in chocolate. People singing happy birthday to my son, who’ve never even met him before. You know, the whole routine.

… J.D.: Where do you think we are? …

… but in the end …

… the most important thing to accept is that …

… no matter alone you feel …

… how painful it may be …

Joshua Radin – Winter (featured on Scrubs)

At the end of this episode, Dr. Cox has lost a dear friend and is getting emotional. Song: Winter by Joshua Radin Episode: 3×14: My Screw Up

… you will get through this too …