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EndNotes archive for Nov. 13, 2013

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13, 2013

The St. Peter's Basilica is framed by the 30 meters (98 feet) Christmas tree that was lit for the first time at the Vatican, Friday  Dec. 16, 2011. The tree was supplied by Ukraine. (Gregorio Borgia / Associated Press)

It takes (only) a village

A young boy who had terminal brain cancer died knowing what some people never know or experience: he is loved. Devin Kohlman knew what he wanted in his last weeks of life: to be home with his family, in his community to celebrate his favorite…

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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.