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The Symphony's Lessons on Old Age (WSJ)
Sharing an evening with elderly listeners was enriching.
February 2023
Sinatra Serenades My Daughter (WSJ)
In her crib and on her wedding day, there was nothing for me but to love her.
October 2022
An Obituary Is the Story Of a Life, Not a Death (WSJ)
That’s what I learned from writing the ‘In Memoriam’ column.
December 2021