funeral

Edible Arrangement (MM #4540)

The other day, my wife received a sympathy gift from some of her co-workers. It was one of those Edible Arrangement bouquets. We’ve received a couple of them throughout the years, and I noticed that it’s always the same fruit in this gift basket. I’m not complaining because it’s the thought that counts, but it…

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In Lieu Of Flowers (MM #2825)

Recently I’ve noticed that every obituary includes the phrase in lieu of flowers a donation can be made. And while I don’t have any issues with that, have you ever seen a funeral with NO flowers?

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Tradition (MM #2814)

Traditions don’t seem to be as important as they used to be. The world is changing, but so few people seem to care about upholding tradition. And I honestly don’t think that’s a good thing…

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Hospitals And Funeral Parlors (MM #1623)

August has come and gone, and I couldn’t be happier. The month started with an unexpected trip to the hospital for my father and ended with a funeral for one on my wife’s cousins. To be honest I can’t think of any places I’d rather avoid than hospitals and funeral parlors…

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