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Use humor to dispel anxiety and honor loved ones in a memorable way.
In this episode we talk about the role of humor, especially in obituaries. We share a obituary for Rick Stein of Wilmington that includes some rather fantastic tales! We also travel to Japan for the annual festival to honor their ancestors.
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:14 Obon, The Japanese Celebration of the Dead
- 09:40 The Lighter Side of Death
- 17:06 Funny Obituaries
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