Category Archives: end of life

Artocratic: American Book of the Dead

An engrossing well written article about one man’s relationship with death & dying and with a text that we talk a lot about around here.  Artocratic: American Book of the Dead. From the article: “The stated goal is for the reader … Continue reading

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To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend

To the dying, spiritual caregivers can be godsend  A good article, and  so very nice to see the word godsend in print…  

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The Top 5 Things to Do When a Loved One Is Dying

This is certainly reasonable advice and within the reach of just about anyone. A short well written list, numbers 1 and 5 are my favorites. One could say: Stay with your loved one and the space in a  positive non … Continue reading

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A Good Death

  Thank you to Sacred Dying for recommending another well written article about “…the growing movement to re-envision the end of life—to give seriously ill patients the right to limit or decline aggressive (and often futile) treatments. Those who wanted … Continue reading

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A Good Life Honored by A Terrific Obituary

Antonia Larroux Obituary: View Antonia Larrouxs Obituary by New York Times. This is about the best obit I’ve ever read. It makes me reflect on how we view our lives and if we can keep a sense of humor and … Continue reading

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Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker

Hospice medical care for dying patients : The New Yorker. A terrific article…well worth the time to read.

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