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EndNotes archive for May 8, 2012

TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012

The ideal obit: Larry McKay

The obituary for Larry McKay ran in our newspaper Sunday. It should be passed out in journalism classes, and in funeral homes, for a great example of an obit that is both witty and profound. It's been shared 473 times on Facebook. Treat yourself and…

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Max Records stars in “Where the Wild Things Are.” Warner Bros. (Warner Bros. / The Spokesman-Review)

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak, children’s book author and illustrator, died early today. He was 83. His work entertained and delighted children. He once said his illustrations for “Where the Wild Things Are” were taken from his relatives – the less attractive and rather unpleasant ones. “Sendak also…

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Spokesman-Review features writer Rebecca Nappi, along with writer Catherine Johnston of Olympia, Wash., discuss here issues facing aging boomers, seniors and those experiencing serious illness, dying, death and other forms of loss.