The Optimist: I am dying at age 49. Here’s why I have no regrets.

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PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP Stories that inspire.   PERSPECTIVE I am dying at age 49. Here's why I have no regrets. (Family photo) Life is all about a series of moments, and I plan to spend as much remaining time as I can savoring each one. By Amy Ettinger Read more   World's oldest chicken is 21: 'Peanut loves to sit in my lap and watch TV' By Cathy Free   PERSPECTIVE Bob Barker gave us the grand prize of feeling a little bit better By Hank Stuever   He spent 7 years hand-painting a video game set inside Monet's eye By Gene Park   ADVERTISEMENT   Fruit and vegetable 'prescriptions' may lead to better heart health By Teddy Amenabar   The Montana climate kids' lawsuit has energized activists, including this one By Kate Selig   A jockey slid off saddle midrace — but stayed on in 'tremendous' save By Praveena Somasundaram   ADVERTISEMENT   A horse fell through a bridge. Dozens of rescuers raced to save her. By Jonathan Edwards   REVIEW The inspiring story of the first Black Ivy League president By Stacia L. Brown   Breweries, farms, spas? To fill empty offices, downtowns get creative. By Teo Armus   Enjoyed this newsletter? Forward to a friend or sign up for more newsletters. How do you like our new look? Like Not sure Dislike   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Book Club Our weekly selection of book reviews and recommendations from Book World editor Ron Charles. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for The Optimist or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2023 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact