There is no lack of tragedy in the world. Sometimes the depth of tragedy, as reported on the news, causes us to turn away, tune out, and disconnect. Today, though, I find myself thinking deeply …
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Tidying Up as Ritual
Like many Americans, I’ve been intrigued by Marie Kondo‘s method of tidying up. I consider myself a pretty tidy person, but Marie Kondo takes it to a different level. I started watching her TV show …
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What is Ritual?
At its most basic, a ritual is a ceremonial act. This could refer to an elaborate wedding, a carefully planned baby blessing, an intimate memorial service, or the simple act of sitting down for your …
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Saying Good-Bye to Tazor
Last month the community of Colchester (a neighboring town) said good-bye to their police K-9, Tazor. Tazor worked in the department for 12 years with his handler, Cpl. Dave Dewey. In honor of Tazor, the …
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Know Your End-of-Life Options
On Tuesday the Burlington Free Press published an interesting article about the funeral industry, Some Vermont funeral homes charge twice as much as others—and what that means. Having worked with grieving families over the past …
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Welcoming the New Year
At the turn of the year, we hear a lot about New Year’s Resolutions. Will you eat healthier? Organize your house? Go to the gym? Write in your journal every day? While, in some senses, …
