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Steven Arntson

October 18, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Reaper Review: The Wrap-Up List by Steven Arntson

“Dear Gabriela, You’ve been chosen for departure.  How about next Wednesday?  That gives you a week. Save a dance for me.– Hercule” Some people die, others simply depart.  They are escorted by death from this life into the afterlife.  The process is pretty straightforward:  they send you a notice, you write a wrap-up list, and […]

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