Category Archives: death

Happy Anniversary, Mom!

Posted on June 3, 2017 by David B. Smith

Mom and Dad would have been married 66 years today. She has so courageously survived widowhood for the past fifteen years, and I am immensely proud of her. She has never once complained about the years spent alone; instead, she … Continue reading →

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Almost Hits the Asymptote

Posted on March 27, 2016 by David B. Smith

BOOK REVIEW: “When Breath Becomes Air” Dr. Paul Kalinithi This moving story, posthumously published, was penned by a gifted man clearly determined to first, do every single thing well, and second, leave an eloquent mark behind when his life was … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Matilda

Posted on May 10, 2015 by David B. Smith

We were just finishing our Friday walk when Lisa hesitantly told me: “Um, I’m taking Matilda to the vet this morning and . . . she won’t be coming home.” I had known this was coming, but I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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