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Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Perhaps the World Ends Here” by Joy Harjo
A poem by Joy Harjo that uses the metaphor of a kitchen table to speak to the fullness of life and beyond
The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live. The gifts of earth are brought and prepared, set on the table. So it has been since creation, and it will go on. We chase … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
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FEMA Is Now Offering Funeral Expenses Reimbursement for COVID-19 Deaths
The government agency is offering up to $9,000 toward funeral expenses, but be prepared to wait
How to pay for funeral expenses is usually the last thing on the mind of someone who’s recently lost a loved one. However, it is a practical task that everyone who prepares to say goodbye to a family member who … Continue reading
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“Easier” by Kandi, Featuring Faith Evans
An early 2000s ballad shares the pain of losing a sibling with the hope that time will ease the hurt
Long before her “Real Housewives of Atlanta” fame, Kandi Burruss made a name for herself in music. She was part of the iconic girl group Xscape and also released two solo albums. The song “Easier” is from her first album, … Continue reading
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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” directed by Martin McDonagh
A mother's grief, rage and regret after the death of her daughter
“Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri” is a crime drama film directed by Martin McDonagh. It premiered in 2017 and won many awards, including two Oscars, which Frances McDormand and Sam Rockwell took home for their acting. The American Film … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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