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Barbara Falconer Newhall

Veteran journalist Barbara Falconer Newhall riffs on life as she knows it.

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Two Big Things to Do Before You Die (Your Dear Ones Will Thank You)

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As I see it, there are two big, big things to do before you die. Take photos of yourself, lots of them. And write your own obituary. Read more.

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Two flowers, one thriving, one not remind me of Ann Patchett and her friend Lucy. Photo by Barbara Newhall

Ann Patchett — My Brand-New Favorite Author

A poster for Barbara Falconer Newhall's author event at Orinda Books, May 16, 2015, for her book "Wrestling with God." Photo by Jon Newhall

At Orinda Books: The Author Talked — And So Did the Audience

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Jon Newhall takes a class in Thai cooking in Bangkok and shows off his dish. Photo by Jon Newhall

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