Author Archives: Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)



Honoring Dame Cicely Mary Strode Saunders, Founder of Modern Hospice Movement

We look back at her extraordinary life and ongoing legacy

Just 9 years ago from last Monday, Dame Cicely Mary Strode Saunders’ life came to a close after 87 years. Born in 1918, she marched across the 20th century as a self-starting woman destined to be remembered as the founder … Continue reading

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

It’s Bastille Day! Every week, it’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: … Continue reading

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“Having your whole life flash before your eyes as you die is basically the ultimate binge-watch.”

– Bridger Winegar

Binge-watching (n): the activity of watching TV for an extended period of time, e.g. several episodes of a series (Macmillian Dictionary). Check out more of Bridger Winegar here. Read more from Laughter is Medicine.

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Sting Sings About Dying in The Last Ship

The 62-year old former frontman for The Police talks candidly about death and grief

Dying like a rock star often means tragedy. Whether from overdose, sickness or suicide, lurid, high profile deaths sweep across the media like natural disasters. Jimi Hendrix, Freddie Mercury and Kurt Cobain, to name a few, mark the long line … Continue reading

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”If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, And hug it in mine arms.”

– William Shakespeare

Read more from “A Rite of Passage” here.

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

Summer Days! Every week, it’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the … Continue reading

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