You Can Close Your Eyes – James Taylor
Losing someone goes beyond feeling overwhelmed. In fact, there’s not quite a certain word to describe what it feels like to have someone near and dear to you pass away, at times all too soon. Read more
No One But You (Only the Good Die Young) – Queen
People cope with death differently. Others write letters or poems to the departed while some dedicate songs.
Music truly is a powerful thing. It evokes emotions and expresses how we feel when we are at a loss for words. That’s why countless funerals and tributes include songs in their services. There are countless funeral songs out there. One of the most iconic is Queen’s “No One But You (Only the Good Die Young).
“I’ll See You Again” – Frank Sinatra
The death of a loved one is the single most difficult experience everyone goes through. Whether it has been anticipated or came as a shocking surprise, it is truly unlike any other ordeal. Read more
Death Hoaxes: 12 Celebrities Killed Off by the Internet
Famous death hoaxes have plagued the Internet for quite some time now. However, they’ve existed way before wireless connection was even possible. In fact, one of the earliest examples of a death hoax is in 1945, when Charlie Chaplin and Frank Sinatra was reported dead after Franklin Roosevelt’s passing. Another famous rumor was that of Paul McCartney’s death in ‘60s. Read more
Time of Your Life by Green Day
Green Day may be one of those bands that does not hold real stellar promise due to its defined genre (punk rock), which proudly considers itself apart from the popular mainstream. But this band has written songs that took their prestige to a whole new level. These songs are no doubt going to be timeless in the next generations. Ironically, the type of songs that often stuck in the standard enduring playlist are those with themes that often teach people how to write eulogy. The sadder these songs are, the more people would listen to them. Read more
UK’s Most Prolific Home Economist, Marguerite Patten Dies at 99
Long before Jamie Oliver taught us how to make the healthiest meal out of the cheapest ingredients, Marguerite Patten taught the British community how to turn a ration into a delightful feast — and that was during World War II. Read more
Funeral Culture: Ancient Egypt vs. Christianity
Although Ancient Egypt is a thousand years apart from the Christian era, an astute historian can draw uncanny similarities between two civilizations. There are key cultural aspects that seem too familiar between Ancient Egyptians and Christians. Examples include the power in state affairs, the divine right of pharaohs and kings to rule their subjects, and how clerics are regarded as the sole authority in academics and sciences. One may be surprised that Ancient Egyptians and Christians are not so different in their attitude and practice of treating their dead respectably. Here are the following examples: Read more
Seasons of Love – Performed by the cast of Rent
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Five hundred twenty five thousand moments, oh dear
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year? Read more
Je suis Charlie: The Unexpected End
Freedom of speech is something that a lot of people value the most. It is a powerful tool that people use to convey their opinions. Although it is something that is considered to be free, it is also something most people sorely need. There are those individuals who do not have the freedom to actually get their voices heard. To be able to speak your mind freely without limitations is a gift. Read more
Living Life to the Fullest with One Republic’s I Lived
“I L
ived”
[Verse 1]
Hope when you take that jump
You don’t fear the fall
Hope when the water rises
You build a wall
