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funny, you don’t look blu-ish
Last night I had dinner with the Death Doulas. I haven’t talked about this before, it’s felt kind of private. I finished my training in November. As of November, I’m officially ready to go, ready to sit and be companionable to someone who is getting ready to, well, to die. It’s February. I haven’t had any takers. More to the point, I haven’t had any offers. The head office (do I dare I call it the Death Star?) asked if … Continue reading
1 funeral, 8 days & no napkins
The Results of the No Impact Experiment Week Day 1: Sunday: Consumption : Live a fuller happier life by buying less Carrying a personal trash bag around at my uncle’s wake for one day, just one day, helped me realize how much I use and discard without even thinking. We’re talking things, not people. My days of using and discarding people mindlessly are pretty much behind me and now I miss them when they leave. Day 2: Monday: Trash : … Continue reading
orphan-age
No matter how old you are when you lose that second parent, you’re an orphan. It’s not the same as when you’re 5 or even 15, but when you’re 50ish it’s lonely. Continue reading