Month: March 2009

Ok…you guys may not have ever heard of this before; however, I stumbled upon Improv Everywhere a while ago.  This morning, I came across this article on Fox News talking about flash mobs.  In their top 10 list, three of the ten are from Improv Everywhere (the top 3 actually). I agree with the main premise of the article (namely that the people need not leave a mess for everyone else like the pillowfighters did); however, that isn’t the point of this post.

On their website, Improv Everywhere notes that they are not flash mobbers.  In fact, here’s their FAQ entry:

Aren’t these flash mobs?

No. Improv Everywhere was created about 2 years before the “flash mob” fad. While some of our missions may have certain similarities to a flash mob (large numbers of people appearing in a public place and then disappearing suddenly), we really don’t have anything to do with flash mobbing. Some missions use just a few folks while others might use hundreds, depending on the idea and depending on how many people show up to participate.

I tried to find contact information for Fox to let them know this…but I didn’t find any on their website.  So…this blog post.

First off, nothing is wrong with me.  I’m fine.  Although…if there were something wrong, that’s what I would say.  I guess you’ll just have to believe me.

I was reading the consumerist today and came across this article about saving money on a funeral.  This is right up my alley.  While you don’t get to take it with you, there’s no reason to leave it all in a hole in the ground either.

For posterity, here are some main points:

1. Learn about the Funeral Rule.
2. Consider a direct burial with a memorial service.
3. You may not have to worry about embalming.
4. Learn how to shop for a casket.
5. Find out if a military burial is an option.
6. Turn to religion.

You should look into these.  I need to read up on #2…I don’t understand (even after reading the article).  As for number 6….I would not advse “turning” to religion but turning to Jesus while you have the opportunity.  Now is the time…today is the day of salvation.

I visited a few of the links provided in the article for caskets.  The cheapest one I found was this one.  And it was $700.  INSANE.  I have already instructed Cyndi that I’m to be put in the cheapest box she can find.  I’m dead.  She can spend the money for something better.  When Lydia gets old enough, I’ll tell her too.  Note…the cheapest might be paying someone $50 for 2 hours of their time and spending another $50 or so on some 2x4s and plywood at Lowes (or Home Depot…I don’t care).

Anyway, think about this stuff.  Don’t make your loved ones worry about it after you are long gone.