NPR: Surgeon writes of death, dying in 'Final Exam'

NPR interviewed doctor Pauline Chen about her book, Final Exam: A Surgeon's Reflections on Mortality: "In a series of reflections on the world of modern medicine, a young doctor describes how physicians must deal with the inescapable reality of death, the risks and rewards of emotional involvement, patients' expectations concerning their doctors, and her personal experiences throughout her education, residency, and practice with mortality." Click here to listen to NPR's interview with Dr. Chen.

Measure your life in love

The beautiful "Seasons of Love" from Glee's tribute to Cory Monteith....

The tears of a clown

This is an extraordinary video that cannot be fully described, it must be experienced. In his presentation at The Moth's storytelling series, Anthony Griffiths describes what it was like to earn his living as a comedian as he suffered through the illness and death of his child.

Students offer service as pallbearers at indigent burials

"When the county is paying for a burial and no family is around to carry the casket, Covington Catholic High School students step in as pallbearers." Click here to read more....