Tag Archives: Death

Let’s talk death

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Okay how many people read the title and thought about not reading the post? Were you made uncomfortable with the idea? Did you wonder why I would want to discuss? Let’s jump right in and answer the questions. We live … Continue reading →

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Jason Coombe: March 10, 2012

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

On Saturday, March 10, 2012 a little after 1 AM Eastern Standard Time, Jason Coombe left us. He had fought the demon, his cancer, for over three years. In the time that one day slips to another and the new … Continue reading →

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knocked down?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

When you get knocked down, take a moment to gather your strength, and then get back up. Doesn’t matter if you wobble, but if you don’t get back up then you are dead.  

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Life

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Life is such a challenge at times. In the past I used to find it more of challenge than I do today, but there are still moments. You know the ones I am talking about. They have you standing there … Continue reading →

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Using compassion during the holidays

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Okay this isn’t going to be what you think. Yes, volunteer and give what you can, but that should be all year round. I want to talk about being compassionate to yourself during the holidays. For so many the holidays … Continue reading →

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What I have learned about grieving

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

When my brother died my best friend and I discussed starting a business to teach seminars on dealing with death and grief. We were planning on offering the classes to companies. The idea came about after on my first day … Continue reading →

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May 2011: Dedication, Birthday and Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

May is always a tough month for my family. We have my little brothers birthday and Memorial day. This year we also had the dedication of a the physician assistant classroom in his name. A great honor, but it is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating death

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I have such an issue with what I am seeing. The celebration of the death of another person horrifies me. I was horrified when I saw it in response to the devastation of September 11, 2001 and when I see it … Continue reading →

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Monday, May 02, 2011

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

Today I woke to the news of the death of Bin Laden and celebrations of his death. My reaction to this has thrown me for a loop. If this had happened in 2001 I wonder if I would feel differently … Continue reading →

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Dark side of my mind

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

While I can’t say for sure, but I am guessing that everyone has a dark side to their mind. I know that I do. The dark side is a place in my mind that centers around pain, suffering and death. … Continue reading →

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