> > Keith, are you with Alcor? > Yes.
> > I've been thinking about it for years, but haven't > > seen anyone at cons lately to sign people up. > If you are serious about it, at least get insurance >(unless you can afford it out of pocket, and even then, > insurance is a good way to assure the funding will be > there). > > I'm curious why > > so many deceased SF authors never signed up... > They don't seem to be much more likely to sign > up than the rest of the population. > As for why, ask them, but expect > rationalizations rather then reason. > Keith I spoke to Diane and she referred me to an attorney in San Diego County, whose practice is too busy for Alcor. I'm trying to convince a friend who is an estate planner to step up. I have to write a will and make arrangements to move to Oregon in the event I get a terminal illness. If I end up with something like Alzheimer's it would be pointless to freeze a vegetable. I've met some authors who believe in the afterlife. R.A. Lafferty seemed insulted when I was surprised to learn he was a devout Catholic and did not wish to discuss it. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for him. _______________________________________________ http://box535.bluehost.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com
