Most funerals are marked by at least a modicum of grief and sorrow. Most of us hope that when we pass someone will miss us. One misconception is that, if we can get rich and famous, we will certainly be missed, and others will grieve when we pass. It turns out that popularity and money have little to do with being loved or missed.

It seemed like a great idea. Major retail giants were needing to do something with all the returned merchandise. Many of the products were in good shape, but not resalable. I was working for a non-profit that was trying to help needy families. Some innovative people had successfully formulated a plan to salvage the retail returns and distribute them – Free – to families

I couldn’t tell you the make, model, or year, but I can tell you it had seen better days and it was about to make my day memorable.  I am guessing it was a Ford pickup built in the 1950s. I think it had once been a beautiful green color, but it was now primarily the color of rust. I know it was a standard

It was a tragedy, and probably completely avoidable. On Friday afternoon, August 26, 2020, a man hiking in Grand Canyon National Park fell approximately 200 feet to his death. As people heard this news release from the National Park Service, I am sure their hearts went out to the man’s family and friends. He was only 44 years old. Immediately, the question arises: “What could have been