When an Obituary Mentions the Deceased’s Disdain of the Kardashians …
Brent Taylor from Ontario brought this obituary to my attention: BROWNLEY, RAYMOND “BIG AL” ALAN December 30, 1931 – September 21, 2014 Raymond Alan Brownley of Pittsburgh (Ingram Boro), Pennsylvania, died on September 21, 2014, at the age of 82, but his larger-than-life persona and trademark stubbornness will not be forgotten. He was born on […]
13 Unusual Death: Part 2
This list is from Wikipedia: 1923: George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, died after a mosquito bite on his face, which he cut while shaving, became seriously infected with erysipelas, leading to blood poisoning and eventually pneumonia. Some have alleged his death is attributable to the so-called curse of the pharaohs. 1926: Phillip McClean, 16, […]
Why Funeral Directors Become Narcissists: Seven Reasons
There’s a fine line between being a funeral director and being a narcissist. We’re called to be directors, to display confidence, knowledge, authority and strength during people’s weakest moments. But this environment that asks us to lead can too often enable us to self-enhance. We talk over our heads, project authority in situations that […]
When Your Obituary is Part of Your Suicide Note
Brent Taylor from Ontario brought this obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press to my attention: LISA STARK LISA STARK April 21, 1970 – September 12, 2014 Peacefully and on my own terms, I left this world on September 12, 2014. I am survived by my parents, Robert and Elaine Stark, my sister, Shawna Downey (Darin), […]