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I am a multi-professional woman: Episcopal priest, registered nurse (hospice), licensed mortician. As a Lakota native, I have opened a funeral home for our people who struggle with finances in most funeral homes and must sacrifice traditions and merchandise

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Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Views on the Vatican approval of belief in UFO's: 3 of 4
I am constantly amazed by proclamations from the Vatican. I must admit that I did not know that the Vatican had disapproved of belief in UFO's. Personally, I would rather the Vatican approve of women's ordination to the priesthood and gay "marriage." Since belief in UFO's doesn't demand disbelief in God or God's creation, th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) How to change the public perception of your job: 14 of 18
I am a funeral director. How I wish I knew what you are thinking right now. Yes, I am someone who spends a considerable time with the dead. I rarely wear black, I don't always stand so straight that I look as if I am the one embalmed, and my nick name is not digger. The television series Six Feet Under hardly portrays the pr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Can you be a Christian, and support Roe vs. Wade?: 11 of 14
Yes, one can be a Christian and support Roe vs. Wade. It has taken me several years and much prayer for greater understanding of this legislation. Roe vs. Wade is about more that women and abortion. It is about the rights of women to make choices about their own bodies. The greatest concern regarding Roe vs. Wade is that of ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Should Christians mourn for the dead?: 8 of 10
Mourning the death of someone is a normal part of the grief process. Mourning typically begins at or near the time of death until sometime following the funeral. It is not the actual mourning that Christians as well as all others,experience and live through but rather, Prolonged mourning that becomes a serious concern . Prol... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Catholics: Is it time for women priests: 8 of 10
It has been time for women priests in the Catholic Church since the end of the Second Vatican Council. Many women believed that this council would move the church along and recognize the number of women who believed themselves called to ordained priesthood. Here we are, forty years later, and the Catholic Church has still no... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Nursing tips: Keys to effective patient advocacy: 6 of 7
The most difficult and yet essential key to effective patient advocacy is the urging of one's own beliefs and experiences as far aside as possible in order to fully listen to and observe each person. Advocacy is about the needs of others and is not to be colored by our experiences and beliefs. Of course, it is impossible to ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians be discouraged from celebrating Christmas publicly?: 31 of 34
No one should be discouraged from celebrating religious holidays/holy days publically. Conversely, no one should be mandated to participate in these celebrations. Several religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter are celebrated by many non-Christians because they have been assigned secular meanings. A crib with the Hol... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Things not to say at a funeral: 9 of 9
Many words are exchanged at visitations and funerals, all intended to soften the grief and offer support. Unfortunately, not all of the comments made have that impact. Since everyone present is experiencing some aspect of grief, it is more possible to mis-speak due to some inability to fully concentrate. I believe that for o... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: The hazards associated with representing yourself in traffic offenses: 7 of 7
If we are a part of the majority who believe that we cannot afford an attorney to represent us for any reason, it is natural that we consider representing ourselves. Hopefully, we will rapidly come to the realization that this is not our best option for winning our case. Let us consider a traffic accident with minimal injuri... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Why funeral processions move so slowly: 6 of 6
I have vivid memories from my childhood of meeting a funeral procession coming toward me. I was first aware that the procession moved extremely slowly and that cars facing the procession all pulled off to the side of the road while the entire procession passed. My father explained to me that the slow movement of the hearse a... More..