June 2010
39 posts
May 2010
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The Dash Movie →
Making a Difference With Your Life…
“What is death? What becomes of us after we die? Failure to pursue these...”
– Daisaku Ikeda
Happiness and sadness met upon my face with smiles... →
Today, I was able to speak on behalf of my mom’s side of the family to thank my grandfather’s many friends from the Lions’ Organization who spoke about him. We call them “necros”, but in English speaking terms it is what we know as eulogies. I didn’t expect myself to cry during my response, but I…
10 Ways To Cheat Death →
Daughter Interrupted
Monday afternoon I received a call from Rev. White. He told me that one of his members, Vanessa, lost her mother and that Vanessa was taking it very hard. He asked me if I could meet with her tomorrow morning at the church and I told him I would be there.
I arrived at the church at 11:00 am as scheduled and I was let in and taken to Rev. White by a cleaning lady. Rev. White and I...
What to Wear to a Funeral??? →
Just in case you were wondering…
Rev. YSMB
Ministers and funeral homes have been seriously dating forever. In fact the incestuous nature of the relationship has resulted in ministers becoming funeral directors and opening up their own stores.
The more common minister and funeral home dating situation plays out more like:
“You (Joe Funeral Director) scratch my back, and I (the Reverend) will surely scratch yours (Joe...
“No one can escape death. Precisely because of this, when people resolve to live...”
– Wisdom for Modern Life - Daisaku Ikeda
Clowns at Funerals???
Why? Why would you want to employ a clown at a funeral? Each to their own I guess but honestly - it scares the beejeezus outta me.
http://www.times-series.co.uk/news/8165252.Clown_brings_humour_to_funeral_of__fun_loving__93_year_old/
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The Garbage Man
People often tell me that I was meant to do what I do. I tell them that’s what my wife felt too when her father introduced us. Well, he actually indirectly introduced us when I helped my wife and her family with his funeral arrangements.
I never thought I was going to be a full-time funeral guy even though my family was burying folks way before I was conceived because it appeared I was...
Chimps confront death in humanlike ways →
On some levels, the only difference between chimps and humans are that we shop at Whole Foods…
““Out Of The Blue”
My my, hey hey
Rock and roll is here to stay...”
– Neil Young - Out Of The Blue Lyrics
Making a 'bucket list' before you kick →
Never too late to make a ‘bucket list’ and it may help you find out who you really are.
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tired tired tired...
Once I establish a good re pore with a family, the point in the counseling session where I can really be myself, I ask them in my own very casual way, How are you with the passing? A typical response might be, “We are fine. Mama was tired and now she is at peace. No more suffering.”
I always find myself being stuck on the word tired. Is the same tired Mama felt an extension of what I feel...
