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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Ghost Road” by Du Fu, translated by L. Cranmer
This Tang Dynasty era poem by Du Fu delves into the impermanence of humans and sacrifices of generations before us
“The Ghost Road” is an Eastern classic and an ideal example of poetic literature of great antiquity. Its original author was Du Fu, a Chinese poet and politician of the Tang Dynasty. The bulk of his poems recounted tales of … Continue reading
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“Sign of the Times” by Harry Styles
Harry Style's song speaks to some of the absurdities of life -- including the inevitable death -- in this soaring, emotional piece.
Harry Styles seminal offering, “Sign of The Times,” is one of his best musical offerings to date. With pop music elements that pay homage to The Beatles, the song opens up to the sounds of a piano playing a … Continue reading
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“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”
- John Muir
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Personal Memory Book Together as a Family
How to create a scrapbook-inspired memory book to honor your loved one
Our Tip of the Month Creating a memory book in honor of someone who has died has a few benefits. First, creating a memory book can be a very therapeutic experience; second, a memory book can help you keep the … Continue reading
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“F*ck Cancer: A Totally Inappropriate Self-Affirming Adult Coloring Book” by Jen Meyers
A fun and boisterously positive adult coloring book for anyone affected by cancer
Jen Meyers is an author best known for her work in the Young Adult, New Adult, and contemporary romance genres. But she’s also the creator and designer of a series of “totally inappropriate self-affirming adult coloring books,” including “You’re Totally … Continue reading
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Breakthrough Gene Discovery in Fruit Flies Could Lead to Age-Related Hearing Loss Treatments
A new gene discovered in small flying insects could be exactly what is needed to finally advance hearing loss treatments
Scientists at University College London have made a new gene discovery in fruit flies that has big implications for hearing loss among the elderly. The finding could help develop treatments for age-related hearing loss in humans. According to a 2016 … Continue reading
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