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[John Fitzsimmons] is searching for 40 to 50 subjects who know they will be passing away soon for a series that will feature oil-painted portraits to be exhibited upon completion as well as published in book form. "It occurred to me mat it would be a tremendous project that would allow the subject to tell a nonverbal story," said Fitzsimmons during a recent phone interview, "and it would be a great experience for me as an artist, but it would also be a show with meaning to it"
"I wanted to pick a time in someone's life when all the bullshit is gone," continued ' Fitzsimmons. "At that stage, you can't deny where you are and pretend everything is going to be all right, which is not necessarily a negative dung.""We are very protective of our patients and their families and it's certainly something that would be their choice if they hear about it." said Hospice of CNY communications manager Joanne Lenweaver, when asked if she believed dus would be something therapeutic for patients under care. "The one thing mat we realize after working wim over 1,000 patients a year is that every patient is different."See the full content of this document
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Brush with Death
Speculation has existed since the dawn of thought as to what happens to us in the afterlife. Christians believe St Peter will greet them at the pearly gates of heaven while Hindus believe karma in this lifetim...
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