The List I Keep Not Making

The List I Keep Not Making

The List I Keep Not MakingJosh Patrick
Published on: 28/08/2026

At 73, Josh is confronting the apologies he keeps putting off. With cancer and an uncertain timeline, he explores regret, broken friendships, fear, and the unfinished conversations we may keep postponing until there is no “later.”

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Who Shows Up at the End

Who Shows Up at the End

Who Shows Up at the EndJosh Patrick
Published on: 11/08/2026

Who would actually show up at your deathbed? Josh explores loneliness, friendship, aging, and why the relationships that matter most are built on ordinary Tuesdays—not at the end.

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Death Pulled up a Chair

Death Pulled up a Chair

Death Pulled up a ChairJosh Patrick
Published on: 13/07/2026

Facing his own mortality, Josh Patrick explores what makes a good death through a conversation with an end-of-life doula—and discovers a gentler way to think about dying.

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How to Face Death Differently

How to Face Death Differently

How to Face Death DifferentlyJosh Patrick
Published on: 04/11/2025

We plan for everything, except the one thing guaranteed to happen. This post explores why we avoid talking about death, what it costs us, and how facing it honestly can bring clarity, peace, and a deeper appreciation for life.

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