Running for the Roses
By lmhall | May 9, 2008
Now available: Our new Bronze Beauty Equestrian Keepsake Urn is such a powerful tribute and so well done! Sculpted using the lost wax process, this sculpture has the look and weight of bronze and stands on it’s own as a piece of art, a keepsake urn or mounted on a full size horse urn. Almost a foot tall with 80 cubic inch capacity. $199.99
Full size horse urn coming soon.
Topics: Urns, Garden, pet urns, ashes scattering, cremation urns, funeral urns, pets, memorial ideas | No Comments »
On Dooce
By lmhall | May 7, 2008
The Today Show is never on here. Ever. But today, NBC’s Today Show was Must See TV. Why? To catch an interview with my latest study. Top Blogger Heather Armstrong of Dooce.com. If you want to skip the intro to Mommy Blogging and go right to Heather’s interview the time code is at approx. 3:05.
Maybe I’m a little late to the party, I just discovered Dooce from June-Gonna-Eat-That, and I’m both intrigued and amused. Heather’s bio is interesting as well as her presentation. The Blog Gets Personal. Always has, and she has the hate-mail to prove it (and she showcases it).
Dooce.com is loaded with advertising. The blog format unintentionally uses the oldest advertising appeal; kids and animals. And it supports the family.
Kathy Lee was clueless to the concept. Who Knew that this blog thingy on the interweb could cost you your job and possibly create a new revenue stream?
I want to know more. When I worked in television, I always enjoyed working on the production part of a show or ad.
Now? We’re all producers.
Topics: Garden, television, marketing, freedom, money, book report | No Comments »
Confessions of a Small Business Owner Pt. 5
By lmhall | May 7, 2008
Five Years of Consternation:
Revelations in the Garden: Just realized that we (me, myself and I) have been consternated for the last five years. Five Years! Who knew?
Apparently everyone around me. While sorting thru some photos snapped on mother’s camera, and some shots taken in my last season on the JOB in the five years, the brow is always knitted. Always, every picture.
This pose? “Thinkin’ on my feet.”
Not a good look.
This funeral supply business might be killing me.
Nah.
The tension started earlier than that. It was the slow burn as I phased out at the tee-vee station and transitioned into SMALL BIDNEZ Owner. Note to self: Find pix of me hugging a sales weasel.
I lost my joy during that transition. And friends, I feel a change in the air. Maybe it’s the cart load of flowers that I bought, or the added “D”. , but it’s exciting, and I’m looking forward to the future.
Weekend choices:
- Sort socks
- Work on inventory
- Swing in the hammock, backyard-hillbilly style.
Guess which one I chose?
Overheard at the OFFICE:
Regarding: Choices for the stimulus check spend:
- Dental Work
- Credit Card bill
- Plasma TV
On recent Undercover Assignment Adventure, I asked the BOSS if he had time to check my breath.
His reply?
“Are you on the clock?”
Topics: Urns, Garden, cremation, Vitamin D, pet urns, freedom, money, history, cremation urns, funeral urns, pets | No Comments »
Back in Black
By lmhall | May 6, 2008
Motorcycle Urns are back at the Urn Garden after a brief absence. We’ve had many families looking for the “Back in Black” motorcycle urn, so we’re offering a basic steel tank painted in rich red satin, silver, or glossy black enamel. Topped with a decorative chrome gas cap, our motorcycle tank urn easily loads from the bottom with a removable plate. Great for families that plan to customize with a personalized memorial tribute.
Be safe out there.
Topics: Urns, Death, Garden, cremation, color, ashes scattering, cremation urns, customer service, funeral urns, memorial service, memorial ideas | No Comments »
We Have Wood!
By lmhall | May 2, 2008
Wood work. All week. Adding new styles to our wooden urn line. Love this beautiful high gloss burl wood chest.
And the Sonota Memory Chest Urn. Our talented engraver can personalize the wood urns with names and dates, and customize for the deer hunter or hummingbird lover.
Topics: Urns, Garden, cremation, marketing, pet urns, cremation urn jewelry, funeral homes, caskets, ashes scattering, cremation urns, customer service, funeral urns, memorial service, memorial ideas | No Comments »
Define Combat Duty
By lmhall | May 2, 2008
Recently, on the undercover assignment I spoke to a lady who was shipping out for the Middle East. Air Force. Her job would be to deliver ammo. She confirmed that she’d packed the BODY ARMOUR and was familiar with the assignment.
Women in Combat? If you are female, working in a war zone, I believe you are on combat duty. Even if you are relaxing in the Green Zone.
Stay Safe.
Topics: Garden, war | 5 Comments »
Mafia Funeral: A Florist’s Dream
By lmhall | April 30, 2008
Inspired by this month’s issue of American Funeral Director.
Topics: Garden, funeral homes, caskets, memorial garden, obits, memorial service, memorial ideas | 2 Comments »
What’s That Smell?
By lmhall | April 29, 2008
Oh yeah, it’s your breath blowing back in your face!
Memos From The Front Office:
Personal Hygiene- It has been brought to my attention, directly, and indirectly, that a few staff members have either occasional or chronic bad breath. Please be reminded that gum and mints are perfectly acceptable and encouraged if you suspect you have this problem. If you have more than onion breath from lunch, I would encourage you to seek out medical treatment, as this could be an indication of a serious health condition. Obviously, this is a sensitive area, but I know that I would want to know when I need a piece of gum or a mint. Please do a check of yourself, and if you feel comfortable to help out a co-worker, let them know if they are unapproachable due to bad breath.
No joke. Company wide email.
Today’s Tip: Take a mint when offered. No, really. You need it.
Topics: Garden | 2 Comments »
Just Do the Next Thing
By lmhall | April 29, 2008
One time? When I worked in an office? My manager used to have a saying about staying on track. “Just do the next thing.”
It’s so simple. And it does help when you’re jumbled up and not sure which way to go.
Don’t ignore your intuition if “just do the next thing” means taking five and stepping out to sniff a lilac bush in bloom.
You won’t be sorry.
Topics: Vegetation Management, Garden, color | 2 Comments »
The Lost Bicycle Diaries
By lmhall | April 26, 2008
In 10 years we’ve had four bikes stolen off the property. The kid down the way? Three bikes. All ripped. And then, on strolls we’ll find a cast off. Ditched in a creek.
Oh look, a bike in a bush! Earlier this week, I spotted a green Pea Picker . Then, it disappeared. Plus, I couldn’t get a picture because the camera is toast. But here’s a men’s Roadmaster I saw a couple of weeks ago.
And then, a twitter from one of our associates in Central Florida:
The question is: should I brake for squirrels on my bike? They are messing up my time as they dart in front of me.
Today’s tip for better living: Spin on. DO NOT brake for squirrels!
Topics: Garden, obits | 2 Comments »
