Class of 1959

We received word today that yet another member of our class has passed away: Nancy Cochis Goss. At this point we have lost about a dozen of the 59 members of our Class of '59 including four since our 50th reunion: Bob Glasgow, Don Potter, Jim Lamb and now Nancy Cochis. It's hard to believe, though at our age, not unexpected. Even though we know we can't live forever -- nor would we want to! -- it's still hard to face the reality of someone's death. I don't think too much about my own death, partly because I'm good at avoiding unpleasant subjects, and partly because I have been spoiled by good health. When I do get the word that my life is ending, I imagine I might say something like, "What?? That's not fair!! You mean I don't get to play??" In other words, carpe diem, be good to people, try to see old friends. And rest in peace, Nancy, and all the others whom we have lost.