Push Present: I just recently learned that this is a gift given by Dad to Mom to celebrate the occasion of a brand new baby! Have you ever given or received a Push Present? Or known a new mom who has received one? My mom did not! And, I had never heard of one until […]
Birthday cake does taste better!
It’s official. Birthday cake does taste better! According to a collection of recent studies published in the Psychological Science world; performing rituals before eating can enhance the experience of eating, including enjoyment of the taste and flavor of your food. They discovered to that it has to be you- yourself participating in the ‘ritualistic’ behavior […]
Pets Are Family Too!
Here’s a picture of Hibiscus, one of my puppy dogs. She looks rather comfortable, don’t you think? Sleeping away in my bed! Animals have come a long way in their relationships with people. In our modern American culture – and many populations across the world domesticated animals have become treasured pets, a part of the […]
Small Funeral Observations
I recently created and officiated at a couple of small Celebrations of Life memorial ceremonies. One ceremony had two people in attendance, the deceased sister and nephew. The other ceremony was performed before a small crowd (5-6) of fellow senior living center neighbors. Both of these individuals had lived long lives, and outlived most of […]
Good Day Rain Clouds!
I officiated a wonderful wedding this past Saturday which was in an open field, outside, next to a beautiful lake. Now its summer in Florida, and this ceremony was held at 11am. When creating this ceremony with the bride and groom they discussed the trees and breeze off the water and voiced their assurances that […]
Taps, A Military Funeral Honor
Have you ever been to a military funeral and heard taps played? It’s a 24 note tune that brings forth thoughts of honor and grace and moves us to remember our armed forces with gratitude and respect. It is a beautifully soulful and respectful tradition. I think the lilting simpleness of the tune resonates with […]
Hi, I'm Celebrant Patty Clark
Celebrants create personalized ceremonies and officiate at all types of life events.
