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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]