Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesBrush With Greatness
Sunday, March 30th, 2008Last month I had the television on and in the background was a documentary on the boxer, Joe Louis. I snapped to attention at the mention of Louis’ attorney, Truman K. Gibson Jr. Honestly, I’m sad to say that I’d never heard of Gibson, until 2006, when his grand daughter called from D.C. to […]
Surfs Up
Sunday, March 30th, 2008According to Darren Crouch of Passages International, 40% of cremation families plan to scatter the ashes. 70% of those cremation families plan to scatter the ashes over water.
We’ve talked to several families this past week, mostly from California, who have planned this style of ceremony. Often families don’t think they’ll need an urn for […]
The Pear Blossom
Thursday, March 27th, 2008For families that plan to keep the urn in the home or stored safely in a niche at the cemetery, the Pear Blossom Cloisonne Urn is a beautiful resting place for your loved one. Soothing sage green and snowy white pear blossoms speak Spring and renewal. Wisdom and Hope.
Incorporating a simple floral design and […]
Time is of the Essence
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008As 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 the garden.
Mr. Davis shared these predictions for the future from a 1968 Mechanixs Illustrated mag:
People have more time for leisure activities in the year 2008. The average […]
Overheard
Monday, March 24th, 200823 year old girl 1: He’s such a player, like, he’s got a zillion girlfriends.
20 something girl 2: Is he hot?
23 year old girl 1: Oh GAWD! He’s such a GRANDPA!
20 something girl 2: How old is he?
23 year old girl 1: Oh, like 45!
Me: cough. choke. sputter.
Easter Greetings
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008Bon Voyage
Saturday, March 22nd, 2008One of our families is planning a memorial service to be held on a cruise. The widower cleared it with the cruise line and explained that they’d like to scatter the ashes at sea. No problem, the urn just needs to be biodegradable.
The Journey biodegradable urn will work perfectly for a sea burial.
Thank you Princess […]
Resurrected
Friday, March 21st, 2008What 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 strong now for seven years in the chest of the recipient; a guy who was my age when he got the gift. The clock was ticking on his end […]
Good Friday
Friday, March 21st, 2008SUCK IT UP!
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Technical Difficulties in the garden. Thank you Mother Nature.
It’s time for Three Beautiful Things:
A Sump Pump
A Partner to help you Squeegie
Sweet sweet sunshine
