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Exploring Ritual without Faith 0

A friend of mine sent me this information, and I wanted to share it. I’m heading over to Amazon to pick up a copy of Jim’s book, and thought I’d review it in an upcoming blog post or newsletter article…as always, I welcome your comments!
NOTE: IF you click on the link below…be sure to view [...]

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Posted on: 03-31-2010
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Merchandise - Books, Research

Latest issue of AWFDConnections Newsletter is ready! 0

For all current members, just visit the member’s resources page to download your copy. I’m looking forward to getting feedback from you on some of the articles; and always enjoy hearing from members about the news they want to share. Write me at: kim@wfdconnect.com with any comments, suggestions, or questions.

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Posted on: 03-31-2010
Posted in: Membership News, Publications

I’m coming out of the fog… 0

And took the time to upload my China photos from my camera to my computer. That act alone affirmed the fact that it wasn’t a dream; I really was in China…and here’s some proof. A picture of me in the Yu Gardens, in Suzhou. While I’m here, I’d like to welcome our most recent member, [...]

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Posted on: 03-26-2010
Posted in: happiness, joy, Just for Fun!, love, Membership News

We Now Have Members in 21 States! 0

I just added a new member’s listing to the Women in Funeral Service Locator page…and her firm is in Oklahoma! That’s 21 states, and counting. Just thought you’d like to know. I’m smiling, that’s for sure!

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Posted on: 03-24-2010
Posted in: Membership News

Calling all Women of Funeral Service! 0

I’ve met a graduate student who needs our help. Here’s her email:
“Thank you for speaking with me yesterday regarding the prospect of writing an original research project concerning the experiences of women funeral directors.  I wanted to first tell you more about my research interest.  Specifically, I would like to ask women funeral directors about [...]

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Posted on: 03-24-2010
Posted in: happiness, Inspiration, joy, Membership News, Research

Back from China! And I’ve hit the ground “running” 0

Well, sort of. Stumbling a bit. Had my first good night’s sleep last night…so I know I’ll be back in full form soon. Here’s a picture from Suzhou, near Shanghai. What a fine time I had. More on that later, when I’ve processed it all…and had a bit more sleep. Just wanted you to know [...]

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Posted on: 03-24-2010
Posted in: Just for Fun!, Membership News

Ah, It’s traveling I go (and news of the podcast for March) 0

As I pack my bags to head to China, I’m so very thankful that I’ve got such a great team behind me! I’ll be gone 10 days, and know that all will be in good hands. For those of you who have asked, I’m leaving on 3/12 – and heading to Beijing. Naturally, I’ve set [...]

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Posted on: 03-10-2010
Posted in: happiness, Inspiration, joy, Just for Fun!, Long-life, love, Membership News, Professional Education

Don’t Worry! My Web Wizard is fixing the WIFS Locator Page 0

I added our newest members, and saw that the page had become unsightly! I called David Wiseman, my ally in all things “Web” (and he could be yours too), and it will corrected in a matter of minutes. Phew! I want our members to be seen in nothing but the best light…
Regarding David’s services; if [...]

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Posted on: 03-9-2010
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Membership News, Strategic Partner News

Women, Wonderful Women… 0

It’s March. That means it must be Women’s History Month – and that’s my focus for today.
So many women have spent time here on earth; and every single one of them contributed greatly to enriching the human condition. In ways large and small, women bring love, light, compassion, companionship, problem-solving, and brilliant thinking.
I’ve selected a [...]

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Posted on: 03-5-2010
Posted in: Inspiration, Just for Fun!, love, Women Helping Women

A Money-Making Online Seminar with our Strategic Partner, Robin Heppell 0

As you know online obits are becoming more and more important as newspapers continue to scale back publications – but still OVER CHARGE families for obituary notices in the newspaper.
The problem is that most funeral homes give this very valuable service away for free – while the more proactive funeral homes [...]

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Posted on: 03-1-2010
Posted in: Answers to Pithy Questions, Strategic Partner News, Tele-seminar News

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