A few days ago the phone rang just as I was settling into work. It was the very first call of the day and (as is often the case) the conversation was both … [Read more...]
Surviving Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost a Child
A few years ago one of my friends attended her 22 year old sons' funeral on Mother's Day. She still has not recovered and as you can imagine Mother's Day is a … [Read more...]
Memorial Service Fail: Come on Down to the Slaughterhouse
Invitations were emailed for the reopening of the Century Aurora 16 theater January 17 that will be a "special evening of remembrance". The families of the 12 … [Read more...]
Just Sit Tight, We’re On Our Way
Andrew 1: Knock knock. New York: Who’s there? Andrew 1: 9/11 New York: 9/11 who? Andrew 1: You said you’d never forget. via Related: Bad Day at the … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Birdie
Bird is the word lately. The theme of the day in the garden. The intern has flown the coop. The nest is empty. Or is it? After baby bird's departure, I … [Read more...]
Prime California Real Estate For Sale
The crypt directly above Marilyn Monroe's final resting place is available. Bidding starts at $500,000 on Ebay for one of the most expensive pieces of real … [Read more...]
The Have and the Have Nots
SHE WAS GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY: A spinster who obsessively hoarded clothes died in her home after a mountain of suitcases fell on her, burying her … [Read more...]
Never Forget
Canned Soul
Politicians had been talking for years about the need to replace the Oregon State Hospital, but didn't get serious about it until a group of legislators made a … [Read more...]
The Softer Side of Sears
For Funeral Directors that worry about competition from Costco, internet retailers, and maybe even Wal-Mart. Remember, it's all been done before. Vintage … [Read more...]