memory trips

Celebration of a Loved One’s Life

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Earlier this month I attended the “Celebration of Life” for one of my brothers. Whether we designate these events as Memorials or by more modern nomenclature, they provide the same opportunity, to acknowledge a life and share in the loss. It’s regularly surprising to hear accounting of quirks, recounting of narratives and meet friends of … Read more

42 Good Memory Trips to take with a Dying Friend or Loved One

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A chapter of my life has ended. The story began about 46 years ago with the commencement of a long, but complicated, relationship. My undergraduate degree in music education with a minor in Special Ed led me toward a foreseeable step to music therapy. After teaching public-school music I was going for a 2nd degree. … Read more