I recently found out that a former boss of mine is about to …

I recently found out that a former boss of mine is about to turn 90, and she’s been in a rehab center for weeks. The rehab center is too far for her friends to visit, so she’s been alone there. I went to visit her and had the best conversation with her that I’ve ever had. Her body is deteriorating but her mind is as sharp as ever. We talked about politics, Harvard, books she’s reading, her family, my teaching, my commune days. Lots of stuff. It was invigorating for both of us.