Mischke show notes: Nov. 2, 2009

Today on Citypages.com's 'In The Stream' with T.D. Mischke:

• Author Bob Butz planned his own green burial over a three-month period. In an informative interview, Butz takes on traditional funeral procedures and provides an alternative way to go out of this world. Having witnessed numerous funeral rites, Butz decided to take his departing from this life into his own hands, literally, investigating green burial sites, biodegradable coffins and even practicing digging his own grave. Butz says that when it's time to go horizontal forever why not go back to Mother Nature naturally? The Growing Movement Toward Natural Burial Preserves and Cemeteries. Join the conversation, won't you?
• What do these ultra modern fireplaces all have in common? An aesthetic lack of ultra warmth, that's what Don't people know what a fireplace is for? It's where one goes for comfort.These offer cold comfort. Cold comfort, indeed.

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