We don't know enough. Ever.

Theresa Heinz Kerry in the news, wife of our new Secretary of State. Taken by ambulance to a hospital, then transferred to Massachusetts General in critical condition. She's 74. 

They do not say what is wrong, only that she is critical but stable. That's what they said about Nelson Mandela a few weeks ago, who is now dying. Life a precious and fragile thing, apt to end at any moment, we keep being reminded. Can we, should we live every day with that thought in mind? Perhaps.

If we did, what would we do differently? Be kinder? Look for reasons to be glad?

I'm just asking.