Although I didn't see it, there was a video question on Jeopardy last week. A
picture of Marc was shown and the contestants were asked to identify the person.
Sadly, no one knew who it was.
When my friend told me about this I responded with "Sic transit gloria". This
is a Latin phrase meaning "Thus passes glory". It's a shortening of the phrase
"Sic transit gloria mundi" or "thus passes the glory of the world". It was
used for centuries in the coronation of Roman Catholic popes.
I was using it in the sense of "fame is fleeting" but as soon as the words were
out of my mouth I realized how funny it was given that Gloria was driving the
car (in transit, as it were) in Marc's fatal accident.
I'm a big fan of puns and especially love multi-lingual puns. This would have
been the perfect one, if only I had meant it.
Ah, well!
Been very quiet here lately. I hope everyone is doing well, staying healthy,
and enjoying life.
All the best,
Al
