We follow a group on Facebook that is made up of local photographers that capture great images of amazing Missouri wildlife. Great shots of some of my favorite birds, owls, bluebirds, and of course, eagles. They are active and easier to see this time of year. Lately, we've been so inspired by wildlife artists and the beauty of mother nature even though everything around us is dormant. We can watch for clues that spring is coming. Linda Shannon Morgan is one of my favorite local wildlife … [Read more...] about Soaring Free, Eagle and Fox Cremation Urns
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Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)
By: Kim Stacey, Certified Grief Counselor The Internet is an amazing resource; but I suspect you know that already. And you probably already know sometimes you find a treasure there–like this book, when you least expect to! That’s exactly what happened to me the other day; this treasure was buried deep in the National Funeral Directors Association Product Catalog. Naturally, I made a digital U-turn and headed to the book’s Amazon sales page for more details. Written by Erin Garay and … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)
Pottery Cremation Urns Made in the USA: Meet the Artist
We're back with the third post in the artisan urns series. (If you want to catch up, the first post was “Expertly Hand-Crafted Raku Urns Made in the USA” and the second, “It’s an August Time to Celebrate Artisan Urns”.) Today we're introducing West Coast couple, Don and Pam, who specialize in making pottery and ceramic urns with historical designs. Pam is a master potter and art historian. She’ll tell you her fascination is in exploring myths and ritual through time and across cultures. … [Read more...] about Pottery Cremation Urns Made in the USA: Meet the Artist
The Promise and Power of Angels in Music
Is There a Connection Between Angels and Music? The answer to that question was answered by Doreen Virtue, author, motivational speaker and founder of angel therapy. Dr. Virtue explored the strong connection between angels and music in "7 Signs from the Angels to Be Aware of": "The angels often send their messages through the sound and power of music. It seems that almost everywhere we go, silence is replaced with music in one form or another. Pay attention, as recurring songs (or a series of … [Read more...] about The Promise and Power of Angels in Music
Celtic Urns Express the Mysteries of Life, Love, Faith and Death
Each of the Celtic urns in our collection is a glorious expression of the mystery and paradoxes of life. Not just life itself, but also those aspects of living which make day-to-day happenings meaningful, such as love, faith and, of course, death. Here’s your chance to envision ways you can use the beauty and significance of the Celtic knot, shamrock or the sacred white horse to acknowledge a loved one’s Irish heritage or simply to express a personal world view via these time-honored … [Read more...] about Celtic Urns Express the Mysteries of Life, Love, Faith and Death