question: I have , however , had a few very zen like moments where it occurs to me that we do eventually all die , and if this is hers , then it is what it is . My dad 's wife called me last night , she had told her daughter about my mom and her response was pity ( in a kind way ) for me . And that was the first time in this that I cried .
Q: Why did the speaker cry after hearing this person express their pity ?

answer: Because they appreciated the kindness that had been expressed , and were beside themselves

question: QUOTE ( The Voice of Reason @ Sep 12 2008 , 02:25 PM ) Black Bear was good . Went there for lunch.the burger was a little steep at 12 bones , but $ 4 Bass pin was decent . Honestly the Bacon Guac burger was one of the better burgers I have ever had.the place still smells like fresh varnish .
Q: What did the narrator enjoy about the lunch ?

answer: They enjoyed the burger they had .

question: We just finished celebrating Ian 's birthday . Karl baked a huge mushroom lasagna and made creamed spinach and carrots vichy , plus we had a huge salad . Everyone was stuffed , and then we brought out the gingerbread cake with cream cheese frosting . It was all wonderful .
Q: What may be the reason Karl made the kind of food that he did ?

answer:
Ian is a vegetarian .