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Clocking the Time of Death
But it stopp'd short — never to go again When the old man died. - My Grandfather's Clock by Henry Clay WorkEvery week for 30 years Dr. John Farrer who lived in Clapham, North Yorkshire climbed the narrow, stone spiral staircase of St. James Church up into the tower so he could wind the heavy weights of the clock and clean it as well. In the past few years he had regretfully handed[...]
Calling a Truce on Family Feuds During Funerals
Family disputes happen. Each one of us has our own view and our own opinions on matters, but sometimes our differences can extend beyond the realms of civility. Perhaps you've heard your share of stories about family disputes over funeral arrangements. They aren't as uncommon as one might think. In[...]
Death, The Final Frontier: Inside the Mind of William Shatner
David Bowie has always been known as a man of many faces - he has reinvented himself time and time again, from his music to his appearance. Even shock rocker Alice Cooper, or rather the man who portrays Cooper, Vincent Furnier has been recognized for his anomalous reinventions. So what should be[...]
A Companion for the Journey through to Death
For a myriad of cultures midwives have served as healers for their communities. They were revered for their wisdom and healing power; they tended the sick, the dying and the birthing mothers within their community during a time when the standardized medical profession was at its beginnings of being favoured. Now, with an increase in the midwifery profession, a new movement has been[...]
Word from the Heavens
A pleasant surprise arrived at the homes of family and friends of the late Chet Fitch. The Oregon native passed away in October 2007 but managed to send hand-written cards to his loved ones.If for any reason the mail didn't arrive postal services would be in a kerfuffle over where to return the mail. For the return address was Heaven.Fitch was reported to have said that he wanted one[...]
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