“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”

In this deeply moving and unexpectedly funny episode of Life in Jest, Selene and Pascale honor Selene's son Casey on the 3rd anniversary of his passing—not with solemnity, but with laughter, love, and the unforgettable stories that keep him vividly alive.

This episode weaves together humor and grief in the way only real life does. Selene shares hilarious, tender, and profoundly human memories of Casey: his hammock-that-wasn’t, the paddleboat adventure that went a little too far, wild dancing to Blue’s Clues, singing High School Musical at full volume, a runaway dog on Sunset Boulevard, and a cross-country RV trip that could only be survived with laughter. These stories reveal who Casey truly was—funny, musical, quirky, fearless, and deeply connected to animals and people alike.

The episode also introduces Casey’s Creature Kindness Day, inviting listeners to honor his spirit through compassion for animals. Selene highlights the work of the Animal Legal Defense Fund, discusses animal protection laws across the U.S., and reminds us why advocacy matters for those who cannot speak for themselves.

What emerges is a rare kind of conversation—one that doesn’t shy away from grief, but refuses to let it erase joy. This is an episode about remembrance without bitterness, mourning without silence, and love that continues to move, laugh, sing, and show up in the world.

If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost someone too soon, or found that laughter was the only way through—this episode is for you.

Topics include:

– Grief, remembrance, and humor

– Honoring a loved one through storytelling

– Animals, advocacy, and compassion

– Family memories that still sparkle

– Why laughter can be more powerful than screams

Listen, laugh, remember—and maybe do one small kind thing today in Casey’s name.

Here's a video Casey shot of us traveling in the RV from New York to California:

https://youtu.be/Jxw-rZIT5xQ?si=4-LScUBuCufEXQpq

Here's a video of Casey driving around LA, musing:

https://youtu.be/4YqYfrmYCEQ?si=_dbV0dcz6ZtxCroC

Here's a link to the Animal Legal Defense Fund:

https://aldf.org/

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