06 Mar 2025 | Poetry

Lost

Lost Stand still. The trees ahead and bushes beside you Are not lost. Wherever you are is called Here, And you must treat it as a powerful stranger, Must ask permission to know it and be known. The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you….

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21 Feb 2025 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

Farewell Mary Johnston

“As the matriarch, Mary’s presence was a constant source of support and guidance. She was the person family members turned to in times of need, offering wisdom, comfort, and a listening ear. Her reliability and acceptance created a foundation of love and security for her family who hold her in…

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21 Feb 2025 | Funerals, Death and Dying, End of Life Planning

Raise a Glass

Raise a Glass by James Mooney. The Cook family shared this poem at their father’s ceremony today. Do not mourn me, don’t drown me in black cloth and quiet whispers. laugh loud, drink deep, tell the stories that made me live, remember the bad jokes, the nights that stretched into…

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06 Feb 2024 | Poetry

Walking in the Rain

As I woke,  I could hear the rain outside my window. Steady ground soaking wonderful for the garden nurturance. In my swimmers, I walked out onto the beach. Alone. The ocean was warm as I floated on my back. I opened my mouth to catch the falling drops and saw…

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