What is a good death?
End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.
In this Boston Globe Ideas story, I explore how end-of-life doulas can fill a critical gap in end-of-life care.
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Why was it so hard to bear witness to my father’s final days?
In this Boston Globe essay, I explore how the seemingly simple act of being present, of bearing witness in the face of impending death may be the most meaningful — and most difficult — thing we can do.
Were the Underhills of Yorktown Unrecognized Abolitionists?
Is there new light on old history in Yorktown? This story includes original genealogical research of Yorktown’s Underhill family and their connections to abolitionists and possible involvement in the Underground Railroad.
Saving Hearts, Saving Lives
How two Westchester neighbors are leading the effort to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in local communities.
The Bargain
Whenever my dad left our house for any reason other than for work, we never knew
what he would bring home: a wood lathe, antique clocks, a live goat, colorful fishing
tackle, a gigantic victrola horn—those are among the cornucopia that I recall from my childhood. On occasion, he would return with something truly spectacular like a running Model T Ford.
