Mr. N

The Magical Mystery Tour  Biography of Dennis Davidson  I was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 27th, 1942. My dad, at the time, was a nightclub musician in the evenings and worked at the Ford Rouge Plant during the day. My mother was a waitress in the nightclubs in Detroit; this was in the late 30s and early 40s. The night club…

Interviewer’s Note This speaker has been a joy to talk to. She’s proud of the life she’s lived and has a lot of gratitude for the great people she’s had in her life. I’m still amazed that she made it a point to continue visiting Paris for 30 years. Talking to her was a reminder…

Interviewer’s Note: This remarkable woman possesses a calm wisdom that comes from decades of adapting to life’s challenges with grace. She has a real clarity of thought and practicality. It’s unique the way she assesses situations, determines what can and cannot be changed, and finds her way forward with resilience and dignity. Throughout our conversation,…

Interviewers Note: Getting to know this person was a great delight. She’s extremely kind and caring, and always nice to be around. She cares for all those around her, and loves and values her family a great deal. She loves to talk about them, and share their successes and happiness. Life I had a very…

Interviewer’s Note This man has the most remarkable life story of anyone I’ve had the honor of writing a legacy letter for so far. You name it, he’s probably done it. He is a natural storyteller–I couldn’t stop smiling through my mask because he always knew what to say next, and I could hardly keep…

Patient: Anonymous (*All names are pseudonyms) Residence: A Hospice Facility in Missouri Volunteer’s Note Marcus is one of those rare people who can turn an ordinary room into a place of warmth just by being in it. When I first met him at his room inside the hospice facility, he was listening to blues music…