My father recently passed away at the age of 91. While his death was not a surprise as he had been ill and limited in his physical abilities for a long time, it wasn’t easy. Losing someone who had had ...

What constitutes a life well lived? Is it a life where you let your principles guide you in your decisions? Is it a life full of accomplishments and awards? Finding your answer to these questions can ...

Over the past few years, I’ve written more eulogies and given more tributes than I have in my entire lifetime. When delivering a eulogy I’ve written or hearing a eulogy at someone else's memorial, I ...

Dear Eric: I am retired after 40 years of teaching at the same institution. Recently, a former colleague of mine died. I was never close to this woman, but we were in the same department and had to ...