Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: March 7, 2010
During my misspent youth, I dithered at University trying to find some direction for my life. For some strange reason, I took a number of classics courses (which, I might add were really interesting!). Unfortunately, my classics career came to an abrupt end upon learning that an inability to fluently read and write greek and [...]
Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: March 1, 2010
Well, the 2010 Winter Olympics have drawn to a close and all I can say is … WOW! I loved watching the games and in particular marvelled at the ceremonial aspect of the event. Us funeral folk are suckers for rituals. Give us flags, anthems, speeches, torches, processions, flowers, uniforms, mascots, and we are in our [...]
Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: February 25, 2010
Joannie Rochette takes to the ice this evening in a quest for an Olympic medal from the Vancouver 2010 games. Sadly, Joannie’s mother and number 1 fan died suddenly on Sunday while attending the games in support of her daughter. Despite this personal tragedy, Joannie had the skate of her life, delivering a flawless performance during Tuesday’s short program [...]
Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: February 22, 2010
I’m taking off my funeral hat and putting on my touque … As mother of not one but 2 goalies, I am in mourning for Martin Brodeur’s mom today. Team Canada had a tough loss to Team USA last night, losing 5-3 in Olympic hockey. Sadly, credit for the loss has been laid at the feet [...]
Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: February 16, 2010
My husband emailed me this video to watch in honour of family day. It features Team Hoyt. Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father/son team, a partnership that began when the son asked his father, “Dad will you run a marathon with me?” Despite suffering from heart disease, his Dad agreed. See the footage below to follow their running of the Iron [...]
Posted by: friendlyfuneralista on: February 13, 2010
Like most of you, I watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics last night. I thought the ceremony was very impressive, moving and very Canadian. When our Canadian athletes entered the stadium I had tears streaming down my face. I held my breath waiting to see who would be given the honour to light the [...]
