Self Care

January 23, 2019
Gently "Tidying Up" After a Death: Using the KonMari Method

Gently “Tidying Up” After a Death: Using the KonMari Method

Perhaps you’ve seen the new show on Netflix, Tidying Up or you’ve heard of Marie Kondo and her philosophy of how to go through your home deciding […]
January 7, 2014
3 Things We Say at the Mortuary

3 Things We Say at the Mortuary

3 Things We Say at the Mortuary Photo Courtesy of ©iStockphoto.com/BrianAJackson Usually when people think of the funeral profession they think about the sadness associated with […]
July 17, 2013
“Man Up”: Re-Defining How Men Grieve

“Man Up”: Re-Defining How Men Grieve

“Man Up”: Re-Defining How Men Grieve There is a scene in a movie I wish to describe. Two men are walking on a baseball diamond towards […]
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 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 […]
October 22, 2012
When the Holidays Mean Pain: Grieving During the Holiday Season

When the Holidays Mean Pain: Grieving During the Holiday Season

When the Holidays Mean Pain: Grieving During the Holiday Season The holidays are right around the corner. How could we miss the reminders? Inserts of coupons […]
October 12, 2012
Tanya Brown: My Story

Tanya Brown: My Story

My story begins in the summer of 1994. On the night of June 12th, my sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered. My pain was indescribable and […]
August 27, 2012
Journaling: The 5 Year Plan

Journaling: The 5 Year Plan

I began journaling when I was 5. I have loved writing and recording the memories of my day for a long time. Writing down the day’s […]