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So, for the passing of my sister I got a nice card from the school staff and a plastic Orchid plant.
I'm still trying to process that. When I was on the committee, I was always charged with finding a nice plant and a nice card. The head of the committee would always say "Only spend x amount of dollars" on the plant, as our "funds" were limited, but I was always complimented on my choice etc. Now-- fake orchids.
NOT that I needed nor wanted a plant to kill, but still.... I have to wonder at the mindset. The card would have been enough-- I know TWO teachers who have gotten nothing (one lost a mother AND a brother in a very short amount of time).
Still, I find it odd, this fake plant.... just haven't figured out HOW I find it odd.
I'm still trying to process that. When I was on the committee, I was always charged with finding a nice plant and a nice card. The head of the committee would always say "Only spend x amount of dollars" on the plant, as our "funds" were limited, but I was always complimented on my choice etc. Now-- fake orchids.
NOT that I needed nor wanted a plant to kill, but still.... I have to wonder at the mindset. The card would have been enough-- I know TWO teachers who have gotten nothing (one lost a mother AND a brother in a very short amount of time).
Still, I find it odd, this fake plant.... just haven't figured out HOW I find it odd.