http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Vaughn+Balchunas Advice Vaughn Balchunas Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=156581&ca=Advice “Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge” – how wonderful that sounds. I have often wondered what happens to those who leave us in the middle of the journey. Haven’t you? Where do they go? Are they aware of being remembered? Do they perhaps hover near us ghost-like, unable to penet... Society Vaughn Balchunas Sun, 27 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=154309&ca=Society Death always brings with it disturbing thoughts and unsettling questions. Ironically, in spite of the vast body of knowledge we have amassed over the centuries, there are many fundamental questions that are still unanswered. Primary among them are questions related to death, existence beyond death a... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Vaughn Balchunas Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=153805&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet The human mind is a wonderful microcosm of emotions. We know that we are capable of a range of emotions. But we fail to understand the depth of our feelings until we are shaken out of our complacency. Whether you’ve fought with a friend, been dumped by your girlfriend or just fallen in love – the de... Death Vaughn Balchunas Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=142640&ca=Death "Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow” - Author unknown To put it simply, a eulogy is a formal expression of praise for someone who passed away recently. Great eulogies add to the grandeur and the sublimity of a funeral. Some f... Pets Vaughn Balchunas Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=141960&ca=Pets "When I was a teenager, my dog Dora passed away after a venomous snake bit her. I could not believe it; one moment we were all asleep, and the next Dora was barking her lungs out and pawing at the ground, and the third moment she was dead. We could not bear to move her lifeless body out, but it had... Pets Vaughn Balchunas Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=141443&ca=Pets In the normal course of death, bereavement begins after demise. In some cases however, grief begins much earlier. For most pet owners, it begins the day they realize that a loved pet has to be put out of its sufferings - even though the actual loss may still be weeks or months away. This stage of gr... Pets Vaughn Balchunas Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=140013&ca=Pets While disease and illness is expected and even forgiven in fellow humans, we often try to close our eyes to the possibility of our pets getting sick. And if they ever fall sick, we conveniently forget that a little timely care and treatment would have saved us the problem in the first place. First o... Death Vaughn Balchunas Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=137970&ca=Death “My friend of 15 years has just lost her husband to a terrible accident. I want to support her in any way I can, but I'm not sure how to help.” “My favorite aunt has just passed away. My niece is devastated by the loss. Though we have been very close in the last few years, I am unable to help her ge... Food and Drinks Vaughn Balchunas Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=47937&ca=Food+and+Drinks Amaretto flavored tea is great for experiencing the smooth almond taste connected with amaretto but without the effects of the alcohol. It has a velvety feel in the mouth and makes a great after dinner tea. This amber-red liqueur is enjoyable in all its many forms including tea drinks. If you enjoy...