Daily writing prompt

If humans had taglines, what would yours be?

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“They carried all they could bear, and then some, including a silent awe for the terrible power of the things they carried.” Tim O’Brien, The Things They Carried

“We endure” is what John and I have jokingly referred to the Mihulec family motto. (Our tiny branch of the Mihulec family anyway – this isn’t official in any way). It’s maybe a bit short for a motto or tagline. For me, it reflects what we’ve gone through in life as individuals and together as a team. Some of it’s been violent, tragic, and full of degradation, but still, we are here. Standing as firm as we can plant our feet.

I’ve adopted the idea that hell is something you carry with you, a heaviness from the atrocities and trauma that the world throws at all of us. What matters is what you do next, and for us? The slightest hint of fire and brimstone is the accepted cue for bad puns and groan-worthy gallows humor masquerading as dad jokes. Here’s one for you to take on the road: Why did the devil start a coffee shop? Because he likes brewing trouble.