Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Greensickness” by Laurel Chen

A poem about how healing lasts forever
Posted on January 8, 2023 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

My wild grief didn’t know where to end. Everywhere I looked: a field alive and unburied. Whole swaths of green swallowed the light. All around me, the field was growing. I grew out My hair in every direction. Let the … Continue reading →

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A Vision of Strength: Iman Continues to Celebrate David Bowie

Six years after his death, the singer's widow grieves but also rejoices
Posted on December 30, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When entering the new year, many choose a word or phrase to guide them through the first months. The editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful, has chosen the word strength for the the 2023 vision of the magazine. Naturally, their … Continue reading →

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Monthly Tip: A Holiday-Inspired Celebration of Life

Make your loved one the star of your holiday gatherings
Posted on December 18, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Monthly Tip: Celebrating the life of a person who has died can be difficult when Christmas is around the corner. It becomes important to address the holiday but not overpower the importance of the person being celebrated. With some … Continue reading →

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“Hallelujah” by Haim

A stripped-down ballad speaks of female friendship
Posted on December 6, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 2019, Haim, the pop rock band made up of three sisters from California, released the song “Hallelujah.” This acoustic ballad speaks of the loss of a female friend, specifically of the youngest sister, Alana. The Haim song is not … Continue reading →

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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2022 Edition

Here are some lovely presents for the person in your life who has experienced a loss
Posted on November 20, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Holidays can be a challenging time for a person who is grieving the loss of a loved one. They may miss their loved one even more during this time of the year. Traditions and special moments may feel like they’ll … Continue reading →

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Is Daylight Saving Time Ruining Our Health?

Losing an hour in spring and gaining an hour in fall could be harmful to our internal clocks
Posted on November 16, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It seems every November and March, the U.S. population is ready to debate the benefits of Daylight Saving Time. Many agree with the one-hour time change that occurs twice in a year while others hate how much their internal clock … Continue reading →

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