I was saddened to learn of the passing of a wonderful colleague and friend, Dr. Robert Toulouse. Bob and his wife Virginia were such kind and thoughtful people. I had the pleasure to work with Bob while he was graduate dean and when he served as provost. He was a real role model for all to see.

Just finished reading the spring issue cover to cover and have to believe your staff has made some major changes in layout, artwork, readability and content that I have never seen before in this publication. Keep it up.

I recently submitted a letter along with information on a book I wrote, Hospice: The Last Responder. It is a guide for patients and families to know their rights regarding hospice care — an easy read and funny in some aspects.

Fifty years ago, I won the lottery when I received my degree from North Texas.