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Thanks PBS.

For really buming me out. PBS has some great programing that is alway worthwhile. I like tuning in randomly and catching a good show. That's just what happend the other night, Strats and I flipped over after watching the Fatty Fats and were drawn into a show called "The Undertaking."

It starts off by introducing a family that has owned and operated a funeral home for several generations. The storyline then turns to an elderly gentaman at the funeral home making the final preparations for his funeral so his children don't have to worry about it when the time comes. That in of itself is a sad thing to think about, but it's for your loved one's best interest.

The next scene is a younger couple making funeral arrangements. The undertaker was asking for clarification of the name of the person they were making arrangments for, then asked for a birthdate....November/18/2004. They were planning a funeral for thier 2 1/2 year-old son...who had not died yet. The poor little guy was born premature and was not mentally developed and his health was deteriorating. The little guy passed away.

I recommend watching this program, you can see the full episode here.

- P

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Strats said…
I still tear-up thinking about that poor little guy. I recommend the show even though I bawled through every part that involved the little guy.
9:48 PM
Unknown said…
i'm a FRONTLINE Globetrekker and Independent lens junkie.. the undertaker doesn't sound like any kinda fun though

hold on a second.. pete.. pete.. pete hanna? you have a blog?

he he

love timmer
4:04 PM
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