I just learned I lost my last living uncle, Charles Brader, who died just a few days ago.

I had to learn through the newspaper because for some reason whenever a relative of mine dies or gets deathly ill not one single relative calls us or lets us know in any way, shape, or form.

It had been several years since we last saw him -- whenever we tried to drop by his house, everyone was out. But still, I wish someone had bothered to just make a quick phone call, you know?

According to the paper the service will be this Saturday but I doubt I'll attend.