Author Archives: Robert Lind (Contributor)


 Shadow Gallery’s Song, “Say Goodbye to The Morning”

No matter what happens when you die, it’s not over

Shadow Gallery, a contemporary progressive metal band from the 80’s, is known for its wide range of sounds, from heavy to mellow. Both highly charged and emotionally sweet, the tune “Say Goodbye to the Morning” paints a story along with … Continue reading

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“The Denial of Aging” by Muriel R. Gillick

American medicine is in denial of the need to reform end-of-life care for baby boomers

Is American medicine in denial of the need to reform end-of-life care for baby boomers? The Denial of Aging by Muriel R. Gillick, M.D. is an account of Gillick’s experiences with her elderly patients (often baby boomers) and their children. … Continue reading

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“When Someone Dies” by Scott Taylor Smith

A practical guide to settling a person's affairs after death

“When Someone Dies” by author Scott Taylor Smith is described as a “step-by-step guide to all the practical things you must do after someone dies to settle the person’s affairs as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.” As a lawyer who … Continue reading

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How Do You Use Words to Describe Classical Music?

It's a conundrum when reading (rather than listening to) "1,001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die”

When asked to review “1,001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die” (Gereral Editor Matthew Rye, Universe Publishing) I groaned after paging through the nine centuries of western music that laid before me. As someone who studied classical music … Continue reading

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