Death

[Jon Brakel]

This week Becky's Grandfather died and yesterday Bruce and my Uncle Lars died. Becky's Grandfather lived a life rich enough for a half dozen people (and I don't mean with money). My Uncle Lars had a rich life (and I do mean money!   ) and he seemed quite happy when I knew him.

Anyway, just a reminder to have a great life during the time that you have.

[Bruce Brakel]

Judge Brennan and Margaret the Librarian, both who worked in the same building as me, died this week.  They were both "young," in their 40s or 50s; both died unexpectedly of heart attacks.

Judge Gage used to tell me, "No one, on their death bed, ever thinks, 'I wish I had spent more time at the office.'"  

None of us are guaranteed another day.  Try to make today count for something.

[jim]

Yep!
That's why i was so happy just to get DFL at the IceBowl!  I wasn't sure if I'd even be able to play (due to back injury). Jay asked me, while I was [trying to] run up the steep snow bank, how my back was feeling, I was able to say "GREAT!!"  Plus, I got to play 18 holes with Danny.
Death is all around us, but life continues to burst forth without fear.