Do you believe in ghosts?
Most of us who live in the 21st century assume that the mysteries and wonders of the world have a natural explanation. When we’re sick, we no longer attempt to cast out the spirit of sickness … we go to our doctor. We tend to believe that the natural world is caused by natural processes […]
Historical Quickie on Arterial Embalming Equipment
In the frustration of multitasking the details of four new calls, I decided to channel my angst into some spring cleaning. A new computer arrived yesterday, so in between the set up I threw all of our old lets-save-this-cause-we might-need-it tech in the dumpster. After cleaning out the second floor of a tape player, two […]
The Artistry of Suicide
Pulling the skull pieces from the wall The brain matter spread over it all. You didn’t intend it but your last grace Is that at least you didn’t destroy your face. ***** Maybe those you left behind will view The pieces I put back together of you But that wholeness, security you broke Have burned […]
Stray Dogs Pay Respects at the Funeral of the Woman Who Fed Them
We love it when a family brings the family dog to attend the funeral. It might seem weird, but when the dog is there, they’re usually able to sense the mood of the gathering and mirror the mood. It’s as though dogs mourn. And I’d like to believe that there exists a language of love […]