Tim Russert, RIP

The Nation and the world are remembering Tim Russert for his contributions to journalism. He was known for asking tough questions, but probably more than many in today's media, was fair to people on all sides. Tim Russert's passions went beyond journalism and politics, as he was known for his devotion to his family and his Catholic faith.

I learned earlier in the week that a friend I'd grown up with from grade school through college had recently passed away. These two instances of people passing in the prime of their lives are a reminder to me that we each don't know how much time we have in this life and that we should be mindful of the next life.