An Oregon newspaper, "The Oregonian" has created the country's first searchable database of the state’s Indigent Burial Fund, with the names of people whose … [Read more...] about Oregon’s Unclaimed Dead, Lost and Found
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Consumer Corner
A new Missouri law gives you more control over what is done with your body after your death. Do you want to be buried, cremated, body donated to science? The … [Read more...] about Consumer Corner
Celebrate Life
One of the advantages of cremation is the luxury of time. Although many families want immediate closure, memorial services and interment can actually be planned … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life
Hookin’ Up
There is hope for aging brains. Law and Order's Jerry Orbach donated his eyes. Speaking of eyeballs, check out this eye bank ad. Creepy or cool? The … [Read more...] about Hookin’ Up
Time is of the Essence
As difficult and harsh as the weather's been lately, the beauty of spring is beginning to emerge. Buds on the trees, greening of the grass, birds returning to … [Read more...] about Time is of the Essence
Resurrected
What good could possibly come out of a drive-by shooting in Carmichael, CA? A strong 22 year old heart. The heart of that young man has been beating … [Read more...] about Resurrected
Dead Man Walking Pt. 2
Schools canceled, yoga's canceled, it's slick, it's Friday, I'm lazy, let's do a link dump. First up, Candace's post on anesthesia got me thinking on several … [Read more...] about Dead Man Walking Pt. 2
Dead Man Walking
Ran into a colleague today that was just returning from a medical leave. Emergency surgery to repair a compressed disk or nerve or something that could … [Read more...] about Dead Man Walking
The Greatest Gift
Friday's yoga session made me think about my lungs. How lucky and grateful I am for my functional set. So why do I knowingly abuse them? Sickening. If … [Read more...] about The Greatest Gift
Spirit of Giving
Greetings! Three Beautiful Things: Fat juicy worms The gift of life Tacos and Bloody Marys The Spring clean up continues, we've been yanking shrubs, … [Read more...] about Spirit of Giving