I firmly believe that the bereaved don't have to do anything. I mean, I do think they have to pursue some basic steps to take care of themselves and not actively hurt others. I'm talking more about the legacy work that often comes after death. When, in the name of...

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When I read a memoir by a person who is nearing the end of their life, I primarily feel thankful. Not necessarily that I'm alive (though that's there too), but that a person whose time is short has chosen to dedicate a large portion of that time to give us insight...