Sometimes you learn about life by reading the obituaries.

I read the obits.
Everybody has a story, and in a few inches of newsprint, obituaries are the life stories of those who have left us.
Some are interesting, some are informative, and some are entertaining.

In the latter category falls the obituary of Peter Rabbett of East Hartford and Windsor.

Out of respect, here is Mr. Rabbett's obituary in its entirety.

But this is the line that made me read the entire obituary, and linger for a moment with an appreciation for the life of someone I never knew:
"Pete has a great sense of humor, especially with a name like Peter Rabbett. He had 25 fights, 10 with girls where he lost a few."

Somebody wrote that to convey Mr. Rabbett's spirit. And somebody read it. Me.
I think I would have enjoyed a visit to a tavern with Mr. Rabbett.
My condolences to his friends and family.