Thinking Out Loud
Writing A Eulogy

Writing A Eulogy

When a family comes to ask me to officiate at their loved one’s funeral, a question I am often asked is, “how long should the eulogy be?”  My answer is, “about 10 to 12 minutes”.  I’ve learned from years of preaching that 12 minutes is the length of the average...

Birthday Thoughts

Birthday Thoughts

Today (January 29th) is my birthday.  It is a day that has changed over the years.  As a kid, my birthday was met with great anticipation.  Not only was the day itself a lot of fun, but so was the idea that I was getting older, as with each passing year, more and more...

Familiarity

Familiarity

This week I found myself mourning the loss of a much-loved treat, The Cherry Blossom. Hershey’s Canada has decided to stop making them.  Those with whom I am connected on social media, know my angst.  Last week I made a big deal on Facebook about how I will miss this...