What Happens When Someone Dies

My mother died this month. It was expected and I am glad she is no longer in any pain.

But what happens when a person dies with no will and no life insurance? I urge everyone here to put their wishes in writing. Even a dated signed letter would have helped. But there is nothing for us that stated her wishes definitively.

It is the responsibility and privilege of the children to make the final arrangements. That includes contacting a funeral home, arranging the service, paying for it. In the state of Michigan, if there is no will or arrangements, a majority of the children must sign so that the services and arrangements can go forward.

Unfortunately, my mother's children do not all agree on what should be done. This may lead to a legal intervention since we cannot leave her body in the morgue. We are doing what we can to move forward on this. Today was supposed to be her memorial service. now it has been delayed.

i am on a fixed income with no savings. the funeral chapel was very understanding and gave us a very good rate for a cremation and a small memorial service.But, it must be paid up front in advance.

So I am selling all my Native American Jewelry and my Vintage Jewelry. Photos can be seen at :

http://twitpic.com/photos/StephTravels

I can accept credit cards through PayPal and PayPal of course.
https://www.paypal.com/

I've Gone Truly Mobile!

I've sold my compact car and replaced it with a cargo van!

I purchased an extended body van. I'm planning on making it into a conversion van.

In the rear of the van will be two dedicated storage areas. One area is for all items needed for live venues such as fairs, flea markets, and such. The other area is for my ebay business.

The van will also have sleeping, working, and sitting areas. Before any conversion construction can occur, the van will have to be insulated.

A divider will be installed behind the front seats. This both provides safety and privacy.

As I write this, I sit in the rear of the van, organizing and sorting two businesses as well as items for dancing at pow wows and the few personal things I need for myself.

The purchase of the van will effectively give me a highly mobile business as well as a tiny RV. I'm very excited about this new phase of my life. It will allow me to continue my businesses as well as pursue my love of writing and photography.

Happy Trails.

Meandering

It never occurred to me that I march to the beat of a different drummer.

I don't do things on a routine, nor do I place value on how many things I can do in a day.

This is not to say that I don't get things done. I tend to stay busy, but at a much slower pace than most people.

I've opted out of the rat race. I have learned the concept of *enough*.

How many places can you be at one time? How much stuff do you really need?

I found that I place value on my time and energy. I do not see the point of chasing stuff and buying more places to put my stuff.

I recently downsized my stuff and I'm downsizing it still more. I still have a half full 5x5 storage. I'm buying a cargo van for buying/selling trips and camping. My ideal is to reduce my possessions to only what I actually need and use.

I've actually made a little business out of my downsizing. That's where I got my inventory to start flea marketing and being an eBay vendor. I will know I've got it just right when all stuff I'm selling fits in 1-2 totes.

Selling my excess stuff is helping pay for my van. I'll be doing the interior modifications myself so that the space both reflects my style and meets my need to have things accessible in a calm, tranquil, uncluttered environment.

I'm going to look at going back into my photography as a for-profit venture. I think I can market my photos as screen savers and backgrounds.

When I designed websites, I made all my own original background images.

As usual, I've started on one topic and meandered. I guess I like wandering through life with my eyes and ears open.

Happy Trails.