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Old 12-16-2011, 03:46 AM   #1
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Default Hitchens will soon be gone

he hasn't written his slate column in 2 weeks.

A Vanity Fair article now reflects on his weakening, and implies a nearing death.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/20...itchens-201201

Maybe he will go into remission and gain strength, don't know enough about his situation.

I imagine he must wonder which column will be last, and did he do justice to that which he wishes to communicate?

I think he wants to be seen as being honest, stoic, yet vulnerable. With something fresh to say about death, standing in front of the void.

No, he is not suddenly going to believe in God. I don't think that will happen.

I wonder what kinds of posts I will make on CG before my death. Probably something awful and small. But maybe not. Everyone gets lucky with some wisdom from time to time.
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