• Thanatolo–what??

    Over the next few weeks we will learn about thanatology, or the study and science of dying and death. Until I began researching career options to work with dying people, I had not heard of this term. Webster defines thanatology as the description or study of the phenomena of death and of psychological mechanisms for…

  • A Tribute to Tux the Kitty and a Steel Magnolias Experience

    I would like to say a few words about Tux the Kittycat but, first, I would like to talk to you about my Steel Magnolias Experience. If you’re familiar with the movie, it’s about women who come together from different walks of life. They spend time in the salon, talking to one another, visiting with…

  • My First Mistake

    I hope you enjoy the transcript of my podcast episode. It feels strange sharing these stories and then seeing them in type. There is so much more I could share about my friend and her experience, and the learning I have undergone through the years. But, that’s why I writing this message today and for…

  • Let’s talk about this dying thing

    We all are going to die, and the more we can talk about this before we leave the world, the more our loved ones will know our wishes, thoughts, and maybe even dreams yet realized. You will also get to explain that you want yellow roses on your casket, whether you even want a casket,…