In many ways (not all!), this is a great time to be alive. In addition to benefits of medicine and technology, my Samhain observance (and indeed, my life overall) is enhanced by a large and growing body of knowledge about…
Read MoreGot your house decorated yet? Samhain (the Fall Equitherm) is less than two weeks away! For many of us (including me), this is one of the most sacred times of the year – a time when I feel my Ancestors…
Read MoreOn March 27, George and Shirley Brickenden died holding hands in bed after dining on lobster, salmon, and champagne. George, 95, and Shirley, 94, married since the final year of the Second World War, “flew away” (their words) to the…
Read MoreGot your house decorated yet? Samhain (the Fall Equitherm) is only a few weeks away! For many of us (including me), this is one of the most sacred times of the year – a time when I feel my Ancestors…
Read MoreIn the earlier post on teaching children about death, Kansas covered several important points. In teaching those, the additional ones mentioned above, basic family discussions (such as when a pet dies, hopefully before a relative dies), and more, the following resources could be useful.
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