From The Heart

December 3, 2012
“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter

“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter

“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter There was a greeting card some years ago, which showed Winnie the Pooh and Piglet walking […]
November 28, 2012
As You Toast To The Holiday Season

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver Today I had to take my car to the dealer for an 80,000 […]
November 26, 2012
Christmas in Retail: A Bookseller’s Experience

Christmas in Retail: A Bookseller’s Experience

I have a story for you, but like all good stories some background detail is needed . . . While I have the honor of working […]
November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection Normally a time filled with the noise and laughter of a house filled with family and friends.  A time of me bustling […]
November 19, 2012
Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat

Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat

Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat I never imagined that I would become a fourth generation Funeral Director; I guess my crystal ball was in the […]
November 15, 2012
Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone

Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone

“Freedom from Want” by Norman Rockwell, 1943 Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone My earliest memories of Thanksgiving include preschool art projects of […]
November 13, 2012
“Thanks” Comes Before “Giving”

“Thanks” Comes Before “Giving”

I’ve been reflecting on the upcoming months as I begin to plan my holidays around my parents and my in-laws, pray my brother can make it […]
November 9, 2012
Spring Forward

Spring Forward, Fall Back: Pushing Through the Setbacks

Spring Forward, Fall Back Spring Forward…Fall Back… Here in California that is an easy way to remember which direction to set the clocks when the time […]
November 7, 2012
Journey Mercies . . . Alzheimers: Walking Into Oblivion

Journey Mercies . . . Alzheimers: Walking Into Oblivion

Journey Mercies . . . Alzheimers: Walking Into Oblivion In her book To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee beautifully wrote . . . I found this […]