The Boston Diaries

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Notes on an overheard conversation about weird collections left behind by the death of a parent

“How did your mother end up with that movie in her collection?”

“I don't know … maybe she liked it.”

“Or maybe someone gave it to her as a gift.”

“Maybe. In any case, that's how I ended up with it.”

“Reminds me of when my Dad died. See all these boxes?”

“Oh no … ”

“They're all full of CDs.”

“Anything good in there? What type of music?”

“New Age and aromatherapy music. Even the used CD store I found didn't want them.”

“That's a ‘Cult In The Desert’ kit right there.”

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