Topic: death

Big Girl Badge : I’m Not Afraid Of Death

 Big Girl Badge : I'm Not Afraid Of Death

I am no longer afraid of death. I know that sounds icky and morbid – and it is not something I think about often, only when, for example, I’m on the subway platform waiting for the 6 train and I feel a shadowy figure behind me. Taking a few steps back from the track I think what if some lunatic pushes me into an oncoming train? And then the fear dissolves when I realize that if I cannot control the inevitable (death or whatever else) – then at least I have lived a good, full life and had the opportunity to chase my dreams. More »

Video: I Almost Died And Thought It Was Hilarious

Video: I Almost Died And Thought It Was Hilarious

As part of my ongoing transformation into a forest person, I’ve been spending as much time in the woods as I possibly can. And so, when my upstate camping trip was over, I packed up my shenis and went straight to a cabin in New Hampshire. For those who haven’t been, it’s a beautiful state full of trees, lakes, and majestic vistas. Also: danger. Lots and lots of danger. More »

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Shooting Victim’s Last Blog Post Heartbreakingly Sad

'The Dark Knight Rises' Shooting Victim's Last Blog Post Heartbreakingly Sad

Two months ago, sports blogger Jessica Redfield witnessed a shooting in Toronto’s Eaton Centre shopping mall. The experience, as I think it would with any of us, caused her to reflect on how precious and fleeting life is. Last night, Jessica Refield went to the Batman screening in Colorado. A 24 year old gunman began shooting 15 minutes into the movie, and Jessica was killed along with 11 other people (50 were wounded). The event seems too stunning and awful for us to find much substantial to add to it (our discussion has largely been limited to “why would someone do something like that?”) but I will say that if you want to have your heart broken, read Jessica’s last blog post regarding the Toronto shooting. In it she writes: More »