Father's Day is quickly approaching and for those whose dads are no longer alive, a sadness is cast over the day. My father died unexpectedly in 2001 at the … [Read more...]
Making Amends With My Father
June 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
On this Father's Day weekend, my father is much on my mind — oddly, because that wasn't the case when he was among the breathing, and I haven't thought much … [Read more...]
Weeping Cherry Tree Memorial
May 11, 2013 2 Comments
In The Mailbox: One of our clients sent a nice note thanking us for our assistance and the recommendation of a Weeping Cherry for a tree dedication. The Weeping … [Read more...]
Expressing Sympathy in the Digital Age
March 19, 2013
The digital age has given most people the freedom to say whatever they want, whenever they choose. When something good -- or bad -- happens, you can let … [Read more...]
Cardinal Nation Mourns Stan Musial
January 20, 2013
The Stan Musial bronze statue outside Busch Stadium in St. Louis has become a memorial as Cardinal fans mourn the loss of Stan the Man Musial. In addition to … [Read more...]
A Moment of Silence
December 17, 2012
The most wonderful time of the year? Last week was Suicide Week in the garden. It started Monday afternoon with the phone call about a former co-worker. I can … [Read more...]
When A Co-Worker Checks Out – Permanently
December 12, 2012
When a former co-worker called me today to report that one of our colleagues had died I was a little taken aback, we'd worked together for a few years and he … [Read more...]
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 7, 2012
Never forget. While cleaning out her father's things, My friend Jenny discovered this list of regulations from the Nita Maru prison ship where William … [Read more...]
Veterans Day 2012
November 12, 2012
Remembering and honoring all the veterans past and present. Thank you for your service. … [Read more...]
Memorial Float Trip for Chase Savage
October 26, 2012
Earlier this summer, my friend Chelsie took part in a float trip to celebrate the life of her brother on the Niangua River. She was kind enough to share the … [Read more...]
