Steve,

I am sorry for your loss. Anytime someone passes away, their friends and family are left with trying to cope with the loss. It is especially difficult for younger people, and anyone who dies before age 50, even 60, is young!

Sometimes you write about how we need to spend more time learning to benefit our career options. This article points out another view. I agree that both views are important, but especially given the economy today, many people are working much longer hours, being denied time off, and don't have sufficient time to spend with their families. Adding more education, especially unpaid, isn't always the best option. This article points out why the alternative of taking time off and spending it with your family is more important.

Life is too short. We tend not to realize that until it is too late. While I wish you had not experienced any loss at all, I reaalize we all do eventually.