Help me speak from my dementia Since I have trouble thinking But I feel, I see, I exist I want to love you And be respected Because I am, still I remember, I remember The songs, the dances, The babies … Continue reading →

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Make room for life

Posted on November 29, 2013 by dgermann

Make room for life. :- Doug.

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If death is ceasing to stand out….

Posted on November 28, 2013 by dgermann

If death is ceasing to exist, ceasing to stand out—and surely we see this when we think of our ancestors whom we never saw, with whom we never conversed: when they died they ceased to stand out to us and … Continue reading →

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Yes, we’re going to die

Posted on November 26, 2013 by dgermann

Yes, we’re going to die but taking responsibility we can live through that too :- Doug.

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To a dying client and her daughter

Posted on November 25, 2013 by dgermann

To a dying client and her daughter— What are you savoring of your presence to each other, your together-events? :- Doug.

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A birthday this week

Posted on November 24, 2013 by dgermann

I had a birthday this week. Maybe that’s a joy, maybe a little sadness, or maybe that is an interweaving of life with them. :- Doug.

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Reflecting one another

Posted on November 22, 2013 by dgermann

Less do we affect one another than reflect one another. :- Doug.

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Flutter, flutter leaves!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by dgermann

Flutter, flutter leaves! Ready to fly from your tree! Will you carry me? :- Doug.

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How doctors die

Posted on November 20, 2013 by dgermann

Friends– Here is a New York Times article that you will want to read. Check out some of its links, too! http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/20/your-money/how-doctors-die.html?src=me&_r=0 :- Doug.

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What do your relations need from you?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by dgermann

Imagine your seventh last day: What do your relations need from you? :- Doug.

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Living later years and dying as sacred processes

Posted on November 17, 2013 by dgermann

How do we make living our later years and dying both sacred processes? :- Doug.

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Compassion when?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by dgermann

When do we need to first consider compassion for those approaching death? Do we stop too soon? :- Doug.

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