On Death and Dying

On Death and Dying

My Grandma passed away tonight.  She had lived a full life of 91 years, but these last few months had not been good to her.  Complications from a condition, which caused pressure on her brain and ultimately kidney failure would lead her to take her last breath at 5:50p.m. this evening.  I’ve been fortunate, if death can ever be “fortunate,” in the fact that I haven’t had to face a lot of it in my lifetime.  A small family and…

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The Best Part About Angelina Jolie’s Kids Choice Awards Appearance That Nobody is Talking About

The Best Part About Angelina Jolie’s Kids Choice Awards Appearance That Nobody is Talking About

Angelina Jolie’s appearance a the 28th Annual Kid’s Choice Awards made headlines this evening, but the media isn’t talking about what I feel was the most important part of her appearance.  Most outlets are highlighting it as a “surprise” appearance with her daughters, discussing her casual attire, and reflecting on the actresses recent New York Times op-ed piece where she explained why she had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure.  But the highlight of Jolie’s appearance wasn’t her…

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