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If any of you have met my dad, you know that he’s a dreamer. He has the mind of an engineer with the heart of a Burner, albeit a Burner with steadfast Catholic values. He’s a lover of good food and worldly experiences. His bucket list has always been comprised of the most fascinating places …

Tell them now. In the spirit of opening and relaxing into writing, I have found that sometimes, there’s just not much to say. Today’s letter will be brief. I just finished reading “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Hoooooly. It’s been awhile since I was forced to stop reading a book …

Yello, death doula hotline, whatcha wanna know? As we’re all settling into this space together, I feel like it’s a good time to answer some baseline curiosities that I’ve been asked over the years from the homies and beyond. Welcome to my first edition of Ask a Death Doula!, where I answer your questions- the simple, …

How to Be With What is Dying I saw a friend and after we hugged, he lobbed these words to me. “Ricks, something in me needs to die.” Whoosh. While these words were a lil aggressive upon landing, they actually felt familiar. I knew what it felt like for something in me to be ready to …

Letter to Art Laboe, pioneering DJ who helped end segregation in Southern California Dear Art, You were on the radio for 80 years(!) and your show was simple. People could call in, leave a dedication for a loved one, and request a song. No bells, no whistles, no conditions; just “oldies but goodies” and pure …

The purpose of this first letter is to share with you who I am, why I’m here, and what to look forward to from these writings. I hope you receive answers to questions you’ve been curious about or simply find something joyful, thoughtful, and beneficial. I’m a death doula. Not many people know what a …