Ah, It’s traveling I go (and news of the podcast for March)
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 my sights on exploring the funeral industry while there; I’ve contacted the China Funeral Association, and truly hope to be granted an interview.
And, you can bet, I’ll be touring Chinese cemeteries, and funeral homes (if I can acquire permission). I’m excited to put on my “anthropologist’s hat” once again, and step back into the field. Five days in Beijing, and then four in Shanghai. Then, home.
I’ve looked forward to this journey for over 7 months, and in just over two weeks, I’ll be back home again. Winded, worn-out, and overjoyed at the glimpse into another cultural reality.
Until I connect with you all again, be well, be happy. Get enough rest, eat well, and love all you come in contact with. We are all blessed beings – even the cranky ones.
Love, joy and deep appreciation,
Kim
P.S. When I return, I’ll be hosting a podcast with Lacy R. Druen, who will be sharing her thoughts and insights on generational funeral homes. Here’s the prospectus she provided me:
“Four Generations in the Funeral Home is a consultative approach to working side by side with employees from all generations. It is designed for funeral service professionals of all capabilities who want to increase their understanding of events and experiences that shaped the core values of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers Gen Xers and Millennials. As a group, the strengths of each generation and what they bring to the funeral service profession is identified to better our understanding. Eleven points of conflict among the generations working in the funeral home are examined and as well as how individuals can effectively resolve those conflicts. In addition to that, each participant will learn ways to engage each employee in order to motivate each person to volunteer their greatest contribution to the success of the funeral home.”
Sounds wonderful! Keep your eyes open. I’ll be posting trip photos on Facebook, and creating a new AWFDConnections newsletter in the early weeks of April.
