I've been thinking about this entry since you posted it. Even though logically, I can only presume that we completely cease to exist at death, I still find myself hoping that there's an after-life for no other reason than that I've yet to come to grips with my fear of death. I don't know you well enough to know whether you had a similar fear of death to overcome, but I still think you're brave for being a transhumanist.

Your mention of Sandman reminded me of another character besides Death - Hob Gadling (http://pc59te.dte.uma.es/cdb/series/vertigo/gadling.htm).