I missed your post on your brother. They say only the good die young, don't they, and he certainly sounded like a good one. I'm pretty sure it rubbed off a bit onto you, though, so he'll always be with you at least that much.
This is so accurate. Humour is certainly how we deal with pain and suffering and some of the best comedians turned out to really struggle with depression. I recall talking to a veteran about how they often have a rather sick sense of humour. How else do you get by in a war situation with any semblance of sanity, after all? Comedians also tend to be good at pointing out the ludicracy of politics too.
Funny you should mention politics and veterans, I think that's going to be the next post topic!