Choosing Death ...

Powerful and sensitive playwright, C.N. Taylor, courageously tackles a rarely spoken of end of life challenge in Unforgettable . This moving play is now being presented in Murphys, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode.

When independent, determined healthy, intelligent, and aging Henry chose to end his life, he turned to his only daughter for support.

I had stayed with my father while he purposefully made his exit from this world. It was a difficult experience for me, yet at times quite joyous. I was left with a feeling of profound respect for a man I loved dearly and with whom I disagreed on just about everything.

After years of family suffering as his wife of many decades passed slowly and painfully away, he had a different plan.

Unforgettable targets life and death article from the Sonora Union Democrat Weekender ... click here.

Click here for contact information. Black Bart Theatre in Murphy's through August 24th.

Unforgettable ...

August 15, 16, & 17, 2008 - By C.N. Taylor.
A humorous, poignant family drama will be presented at Black Bart Theatre in Murphys August 15-24. Produced by Duende and directed by Van Gordon, the cast includes local favorites Sheila Gradison, Mitch Agruss and Sid Marsh. Friday and Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. and a special talkback performance begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August, 21st. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. For reservations call 532-5643.

Wise Words & Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.'

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: 'Which wolf wins?'

The old Cherokee simply replied, 'The one you feed.'

(with love & thanks to Gail)

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Polar Bear Swims 200 Miles Shot Dead For Its Efforts ... how dare they ? ? ?

Thank you Mark Graffis:

Published on Friday, June 6, 2008 by The Guardian/UK by Allegra Stratton and agencies A polar bear that swam more than 200 miles in near-freezing waters to reach Iceland was shot on arrival in case it posed a threat to humans. The bear, thought to be the first to reach the country in at least 15 years, was killed after local police claimed it was a danger to humans, triggering an outcry from animal lovers. Police claimed it was not possible to sedate the bear. The operation to kill the animal was captured on film. The adult male, weighing 250kg, was presumed to have swum some 200 miles from Greenland, or from a distant chunk of Arctic ice, to Skagafjordur in northern Iceland. More here

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