Chapel of the Highlands, Funeral & Cremation Care Professionals, Millbrae

Notice from the California Funeral Directors Association: GOVERNOR NEWSOM ISSUES LIST OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS - FUNERALS, CREMATORIUMS AND CEMETERIES ARE ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES On March 19, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 directing all residents immediately to heed current State public health directives to stay home, except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure sectors and additional secto...rs as the State Public Health Officer may designate as critical to protect health and well-being of all Californians. In accordance with this order, the State Public Health Officer has designated the following list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers to help state, local, tribal, and industry partners as they work to protect communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Click for complete list of Essential Workers: https://covid19.ca.gov//EssentialCriticalInfrastructureWor Take care. Stay healthy and safe, from Paul Larson.

"May you live in interesting times" (according to Wikipedia) is an English expression which purports to be a translation of a traditional Chinese curse. While seemingly a blessing, the expression is normally used ironically; life is better in "uninteresting times" of peace and tranquility than in "interesting" ones, which are usually times of trouble. We are living in interesting times. Even before the COVID-19 virus came upon us, these times were unlike any we’ve seen befor...e. Not going into specifics, the times we live in can be stressful. Social distancing, government health directives and sheltering at home can be disconcerting and un-natural for our social species to deal with. Our infrastructure and society is designed around touching things and people. It is a challenge to navigate our lives while avoiding touch. Don’t panic. Panic can lead you to misinterpret information which will lead you into making bad decisions. Panic leads to anxiety leading to stress. The key among all this stress is to relax and be calm. Relaxation can heal. Take time, step back, slow down and breathe. It’s a good time to go outside and take a walk. Look around. Enjoy the park. Focus on your garden. What is your favorite way to wind down? Do that in a healthy way. Personal projects you’ve been wanting to tackle can be put on your list. Challenge yourself to take this difficult situation and search for a positiveit may be hard but you can find it. All my best to you, your family and loved ones. Stay healthy and safe, from Paul Larson.

* * * This moment is for those who have lost a loved one... My wishes for you to experience peace and comfort during this Yuletide Season: To you, your family and loved ones...remembering those we have lost, have a wonderful Christmas Eve & Day...along with a safe and healing New Year 2020. From Paul Larson and staff at Chapel of the Highlands.

Pictures of Paul Larson used by Millbrae Community TV "MCTV" for a video presentation during the "Millbrae Man, Woman & Student of the Year" Dinner on Friday, October 18, 2019.

YULE TIDE greetings! Please read the attached article I wrote which appeared in the San Mateo Daily Journal. With this season of giving on our doorstep let's remember those who have gone before us, and those who are not as fortunate. All my best to you, your family and loved ones, from Paul Larson, Chapel of the Highlands.