Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip: Care for a Grieving Student with a Back to School Gift

Milestones like going back to school for a new semester can be hard while mourning a loved one
Posted on August 19, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip: While January 1 is often associated with goal setting and starting new chapters, those who are involved with education as a teacher or student often regard August in the same way. For many, the end of summer … Continue reading →

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Can AI Be the Future of Healthcare?

AI displays a great deal of knowledge and better bedside manners than actual doctors
Posted on July 30, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With the ever-growing complexity of healthcare, it seems only natural that some aspects of doctor-patient communications will be farmed out. In the 21st century, delegating tasks often means adopting new technology, such as the AI bot ChatGPT, to do the … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Display Your Loved One’s Life Through a Hanging Photo Collage

DIY ahead of time, and allow guests to add their own items
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip Most memorial services feature two important areas: photos of the loved one and a sign-in book. This hanging photo collage could combine the two. With just a few items, you can create this lovely hanging feature and … Continue reading →

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“In Lieu of Flowers” by Shawna Lemay

A poem discusses alternatives to sending flowers to the bereaved
Posted on July 9, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Although I love flowers very much, I won’t see them when I’m gone. So in lieu of flowers: Buy a book of poetry written by someone still alive, sit outside with a cup of tea, a glass of wine, and … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Unique Handmade Candle for Your Grieving Friend

Invite them to light the candle each time they think of their loved one
Posted on June 20, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip:  Lighting candles serves a variety of functions. Some people light them to fragrance their home while others simply enjoy watching the flickering flame. Burning candles can also become a ritualistic habit, giving people something to do while … Continue reading →

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“Bright Lights, Big City” by Jay McInerney

A young man navigates addiction, ambition, divorce and grief in this seminal novel from the 1980s
Posted on June 11, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Published in 1984, Jay McInerney’s novel, ‘Bright Lights, Big City‘, remains one of the sharpest, funniest portraits of life in Manhattan during the 1980s. McInerney’s hero is nameless, telling his story in the rare second person point of view. The … Continue reading →

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