Comments on the Japanese film, “Departures”
February 28, 2010
I can’t express in words (even though I’m a writer) the full beauty of this film. It’s the most compelling, beautiful, heart-driven essay on the spiritual and social implications of choosing funeral service as a …
AWFDConnections Podcasts
February 26, 2010
We’re starting our new podcasting platform a bit later than expected due to…you guessed it, technical difficulties. We’re all familiar with those. Suffice it to say, our first podcast will be available to members, early next week. I’ve got the recording, just need to tweak and polish it.
AWFD Pins Going Out Today!
February 26, 2010
I’ve been held up in getting this detail taken care of. Now, all paid members will receive their pins during the coming week! I’ve addressed the envelopes, and I’m heading out to the post office …
My Friday Night Film Selection
February 26, 2010
Here’s to a wonderful Friday evening. Tonight, I’m going to watch DEPARTURES, a Japanese film I discovered in a preview on another disc. Here’s the synopsis provided by Netflix: Freshly unemployed, young cellist Daigo (Masahiro Motoki) has an epiphany in which he realizes he’s been heading down the wrong career path. Retreating to his hometown, he trains for a new professional role as a nakanshi, or one who prepares the dead for burial. Tsutomu Yamazaki provides comic relief as Daigo’s eccentric mentor in director Yojiro Takita‘s Oscar-winning, richly detailed — if unlikely — drama about finding your bliss. I think it will be great fun…and
Friday Night Movies
February 20, 2010
I thought I’d share with you a wonderful movie I saw last night. Eulogy is downright funny at moments, always witty, and profiles a delightfully wacky (and rather dysfunctional) family as they come together after the death of their father. I highly recommend this to all who work in, or
An Invitation from AWFD Member, Muneerah Warner
February 19, 2010
You and Funerals Today Magazine, Inc With over 17,000 Subscribers ‘Funerals Today’ can now be purchased at a discounted rate on Barnes and Noble.com! That being said… Would you like to be featured in the next issue of ‘Funerals Today’? If so, write an article for our section “From the Heart of the Director.” Article Criteria: – Must be a licensed funeral director – Must be at least 200 words – Tell us what you’ve always wanted families to know about the funeral planning process,
New Podcast Platform – Unlimited Possibilities!
February 18, 2010
I’m really excited about our new communication platform: podcasts. These are essentially shorter than teleseminars – no more having to devote an hour of your day to joining us for a tele-event. Now, you’ll get notice of a new Podcast post to the member’s page – and
Our AWFD Logo Pins Have Arrived!
February 16, 2010
I was surprised when the UPS guy knocked on my door yesterday afternoon. With the banks and post offices closed for President’s Day, I just assumed that no delivery service would be available – from any carrier. I was delighted when the pins arrived on schedule, and even more delighted when I opened the package to see them up close. I’m really very pleased with their quality. All dues-paying members will receive a pin as part of their membership. I made note in February’s newsletter that you should each contact me with your preference of “gold tone” or “silver tone” – and some of you responded right away. If I don’t hear from you by the end of the business week, I’ll send you one anyway – honestly, the touches of silver or gold are minute, and really not an overwhelming factor in their beauty. Ready to see them? Check them out! For those of you who haven’t ‘officially’ joined, I suggest that this is the
Get Your Copy Today!
February 15, 2010
Outrageous Solutions for Two Problems You Face Every Day – the first AWFD special report, is available to members and non-members alike. How? If you’re a member, you can get your copy from your member resources page. If you’re not yet an AWFD member, it can be yours by sending an email
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 12, 2010
Happy, Happy Day! May you all get exactly what you want out of the day. Whether it’s simply sitting in the quiet, reading a good book; or seeing a movie with someone you love – …
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