What’s your legacy? If you don’t have children, it can take more thought…

  A legacy is more than just about leaving money (though it also is about that) For those of us who don't have children, figuring out your legacy can be a wonderful investigation of what gives your life meaning. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/17/well/how-to-leave-a-legacy-when-you-dont-have-children.html?em_pos=small&emc=edit_hh_20180718&nl=well&nl_art=9&nlid=1647834emc%3Dedit_hh_20180718&ref=headline&te=1...

Dad’s journey published on Instagram

This photographer documented his father's last days on Instagram. More and more people are using social media at end of life. "Family and friends, many of whom would not have the chance to see Benny again before his death, started commenting on the pictures. Then Barr’s...

Cry, Heart, But Never Break

We have a shelf of books for children of all ages (and the inner child of adults!) to help all of us learn and become more comfortable with death, loss and grief. If you know a child who is grieving or has a parent who...

Hard truths

More fun with the coffin club

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksE2W-SogGk...

You never know

Great essay on never knowing the burden of those you encounter, so practice compassion! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/02/your-money/ask-yourself-this-what-burdens-is-that-other-person-carrying.html...

Film recommendation: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

A highly recommended DVD available to check out in our library! Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is the uniquely funny, moving story of Greg (Thomas Mann), a...

Doggie Bucket Lists

This is the sweetest thing! Read this heartwarming story: Nicola Coyle takes in terminally ill dogs from shelters and gives them the love they deserve at end of life. She fulfills "doggie bucket lists" such as ice cream at the beach, pub visits with steak...