so-soA VERY brief meditation on the end of life. Sacks found out he was dying of cancer and wanted to reflect on how even the hard things had brought him to this point. I love how he embraces different elements on the periodic table at each birthday.
Late posting. I just love this because I take the time to reflect back on the positive -which I especially needed this week-puts life in perspective.
-gorgeous sunrise this week
- the library‘s shelves for books on “hold”!
- my incredible team at work- all the love!
-always,Litsy
Tagging any litten who wants to join in sharing their joys!
#smallbusinesssaturday #bookhaul 3 stores visited (1 totally new to me) and a multitude of books added to my tbr because I sadly can‘t buy all the books I‘m interested. Here are some that came home with me today. 🤩
pickI found this edition while scanning the shelves in an indie bookstore in Seattle. It was a quick read with a lot of familiar information and ideas—but EKR is always worth reading. I honestly can‘t get enough of books on these topics! The world needs more of them. Death Care and Death Education can be so different, if we allow it to be. Shown: snowberries at Snoqualmie Falls in WA.
Today at school students made cards,paper chains for people they were grateful for.It set such a lovely,much needed tone for the day. 1) mums on my porch 2) the moon before sunset 3) sunset tonight at the cemetery a block away 4) my son- his constant good natured giving of himself to family & friends.5) Poe looking out a sunny window.Thanks Deb,I needed to focus on joy‘s & gratitude this week. #5JoysFriday
#DaysDevotedTo Day 7: there are soul-stirring real-life #FamilyStories in this journalistic memoir of sorts by Portuguese author Susana Moreira Marques. This book will stay with me for awhile. Review is forthcoming.
#WickedWhispers Day 21: #Death - paired with broken cheesecake, lemon daiquiri and espresso martini - all mocktails, and utterly delicious.
#WickedWhispers Day 13: This title sounds particularly #Chilling in a moribund sort of way. Made sure I brought female Portuguese novelists with me as I travel to Lisbon in a few hours‘ time. Made sure I have posts now for the entire duration of my five day travel. 🧳✈️🛫🇵🇹
I just found out that aquamation is now legal here! It was part of a bill that passed this July! HB 4116. I never thought I would see the day in this state. I will be sharing this with the community and be sure to bring it up at my Death Cafes. I like to think of it as going in a big dishwasher for a good bath 🤣 This is my first choice for my final disposition and it‘s in my advanced directives.
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I hate comparisons, but this is 100% for Caitlin Doughty fans.
