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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 12:00 AM

I escaped death -- and now I want to live!

Should I try to return to life as it was before, or should I set out on adventures?
By Cary Tennis

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  • Monday, August 18, 2008 09:07 PM

    You're right, you might run out of time

    And so what would do if that was the case? Would you indulge yourself with the activities and sensations you always felt you were entitled to? Would you try to make your leaving a betterment in some tiny way? Most people are afraid of death. Some people are afraid of loneliness.

    —Dave Satan Read Dave Satan's other letters

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