Is there such a thing as as "good death"? I wonder. Still, I have witnessed many, many mismanaged end-of-life scenarios. Knowledge is power, and Garfield eloquently outlines important considerations for those nearing death, and those who care for them.
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Bob Hoskins
Actor -- via the Guardian. One of my all-time favorite performers, he was typed as Cockney lads, gangsters, and detectives, but his emotional range, expressiveness, and subtlety was far beyond those seeming limitations. Best roles: of course, his star-making turn as Arthur Parker in the BBC-TV original version of "Pennies from Heaven"; Shand in "The Long Good Friday"; Iago in the otherwise not-so-great BBC-TV "Othello"; Eddie Valiant in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"; and Micawber in Simon Curtis' "David Copperfield." My dream Brit cast for a parody remake of "The Ten Commandments" always featured Bob as a profanity-spewing Pharaoh, Michael Caine as Moses, and Sean Connery as God.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
From CTV London Ontario: On the International Day of Mourning
A day of remembering those killed on the job, originated in Canada in 1984. It emphasizes the preventable nature of many of these deaths, and helps to incite action to make workplaces safer.
Monday, April 28, 2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014
From the Express Tribune: 'Celebrating death: a festive goodbye'
A report by Mukhamuddin on the funeral traditions of the Kalash people, a polytheist tribe in northern Pakistan --
From Yahoo News: Monetizing the afterlife
In contrast to the previously linked story, here's an American perspective: Elizabeth Palermo writes about seven businesses that seek to capitalize on demise . . . some good ideas here, and some not so much.
From CNN: 'Hotel Death' and Hindu end-of-life practices
An excellent feature story by Moni Basu on the ancient city of Varanasi, where some Hindus go to die in order to achieve moskha, or freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth impelled by karma. This story does not attempt to resolve any of the contradictions and ambiguities of its subjects; the act of thoughtful observation by the writer is deeply respectful. Only the editor's choice of headline is sadly inappropriate.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Emmanuel Carballo
Writer and literary critic -- via CNN Mexico.
Historias de vida Emmanuel Carballo from Rulero on Vimeo.
Historias de vida Emmanuel Carballo from Rulero on Vimeo.
Daniel Anker
Here's the link to his "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy" --
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