March 7, 2006

A Good Time Dying

"The best things in life aren't things," Art Buchwald.

Dying is not a medical failure and you don't have to do everything the doctors say.

Take Art Buchwald, the famed and funny columnist. "Patron saint of political satire.'

Today, he's in a hospice, dying and having a great time. He's refused dialysis treatments that could prolong his life.

He said, "I had two decisions. Continue dialysis, and that's boring to do three times a week, and I don't know where that's going, or I can just enjoy life and see where it takes me."

The Final Days of Art Buchwald: A Visit

He's showing us how to have a good time dying.

Posted by Jill Fallon at March 7, 2006 8:22 AM | Permalink
Comments

Thanks for the link to the Art Buchwald article. The decisions for and against continuing life prolonging or sustaining medical care are so unique for each individual. He seems so confident with the choice he made, has the unwavering support of family and friends, all of which is as it should be .

Posted by: joared at March 7, 2006 4:12 AM

I couldn't agree more.

Posted by: Jill at March 7, 2006 9:10 AM