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5 Condolences: chili

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Here in the Midwest, the temperature has plummeted in the last few weeks – it’s definitely fall. And you know what that means, right? …Oh, sure, it means lots of things, but I’m thinking about CHILI. It’s finally time to … Continue reading →

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Till Death Do Us Part…Really?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

As a Content Screener, I have friends I’ve never met. A mom writes two of her children regularly. She lost one to suicide and the other in the 9/11 attacks. I can’t fathom her pain, but I feel it in … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: going back to school

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Fall is back-to-school time… but that’s a phrase that’s got more than one meaning. We mostly think of schoolchildren ending another fun summer and settling in to a new year of learning, but there are also the many adults who … Continue reading →

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Pet lovers remembering veterinarians

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

My dog loves the vet. It’s not normal, I know. Pets are supposed to hate the vet. But Toby’s got a few good reasons for his enthusiasm. He gets to go for a car ride! The nice lady pets him … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: hot summer days

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

I grew up in California’s central valley – a place known for its hot summer days.  I’m pretty sure my brother and I spent more time in our neighbor’s pool than in our own house during the summer months.  We … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: ice cream trucks

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

A clanging bell, a whistle, the melody of “Turkey in the Straw” – every child knows the unmistakable sounds of the neighborhood ice cream truck.  And while a truck full of ice cream is enough to bring a smile to … Continue reading →

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Message in a Bottle

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Legacy.com’s Content Screeners have a unique glimpse into the way we deal with loss. Today, Lise reflects on the countless entries she has read in the four years she’s been a screener. And she offers a bit of hope. On … Continue reading →

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Sharing baby photos with obstetricians

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Next week is my daughter Josie’s first birthday.  It’s been a year full of smiles, laughter, and adventure.  And the 9 months leading up to her birth were no different.  During that time, I visited my obstetrician more than a … Continue reading →

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Donating life

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Did you know that one organ donor can save up to 8 lives? Although there are more than 100 million Americans signed up to be donors, 18 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant.  In honor of … Continue reading →

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5 condolences: Passover

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

This weekend marked the beginning of Passover, one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays.  Celebrated for 7-8 days, it commemorates the emancipation of Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.  On the first night of Passover, families gather for a … Continue reading →

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