lagniappe (lan-yap) noun [from Spanish la ñapa, "the gift"] a little gift given for good measure, an extra fixin' on the side, an unexpected pleasantry.
The Cranberries’ song “Zombie” has always been a favorite of mine. It feels like raw emotion seeping through the lyrics, bubbling just beneath the surface of the melody. As I wrote the chapters exploring Mac's grief, I wanted her to feel like a zombie—dead inside, yet still going through the motions of life. The lyrics "But you see, it's not me, it's not my family" capture the denial that often comes with grieving. It's hard to imagine terrible things happening in your own li
