Author Archives: Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Shedding Loneliness One Project at a Time

The Australian Men’s Shed Association Provides Camaraderie for Older Adults
Posted on September 30, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

While loneliness and depression among the elderly are nothing new, there’s a growing movement seeking to combat that, especially among elderly men. What does it involve?  Sheds.

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Potential Relief for Chemo Brain

New research reveals promising findings regarding this debilitating side effect
Posted on September 23, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Chemo brain,” an unfortunate side effect of cancer treatment, is the state or condition of brain fog, forgetfulness, nausea, stress and other neurocognitive deficits. Affecting one in three cancer patients, chemo brain’s debilitating effects can include symptoms such as sleep … Continue reading →

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Steel Magnolias” by Herbert Ross

Exploring the strong yet delicate bond of female friendships
Posted on September 10, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Directed by Herbert Ross, “Steel Magnolias” is the all-star 1989 dramedy based on the play by Robert Harling. Starring Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, and Daryl Hannah, this ensemble film presents a slice-of-life in a … Continue reading →

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5 Myths About Arranging Funerals Debunked

What you don't know can cost you
Posted on August 17, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Picture it: a big, fancy funeral in a popular TV show or movie. Late-model hearses transport all of the attendees, who snark about each other while wearing Chanel and sunglasses, to a green cemetery. There, the bereaved say their good-byes … Continue reading →

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“Your Death” by Rita Dove

The poignancy of mundane details on the darkest of days
Posted on August 16, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

On the day that will always belong to you, lunar clockwork had faltered and I was certain. Walking the streets of Manhattan I thought: Remember this day. I felt already like an urn, filling with wine. Upon reading the first … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Unique Woodland Memorial Service

A fantastic idea for a nature lover
Posted on June 28, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month To honor someone who loved the woods, hosting a woodland memorial service or  celebration of life in a forest can make for a unique gathering.  Planning one of these doesn’t have to be difficult. You … Continue reading →

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