Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“So We Won’t Forget” by Khruangbin

The newest song by the band Khruangbin brings a bright soundscape with a message about the importance of remembering
Posted on June 30, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  “So We Won’t Forget” is a groovy, airy single from Khruangbin’s recently released album, Mordechai, with a message about remembering the people and the moments we love. Khruangbin hails from Houston, Texas, but they’re known for blending a wide … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Plan a Colorful Celebration of Life

Decorating with joyous color or a memorial party can help cultivate feelings of true celebration
Posted on June 27, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month The nature of a memorial party’s decorations have the power to express the personality of the person being honored. A loved one’s memorial party or celebration of life need not be a somber occasion, especially … Continue reading →

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When Medical Aid in Dying Isn’t an Option, Where Can Suffering People Turn For Help?

An interview with Jim Van Buskirk, Death Cafe facilitator and Regional Coordinator with the Final Exit Network
Posted on June 17, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Jim Van Buskirk, a librarian, writer, editor, curator, and speaker, has dedicated his life to documenting and protecting the people’s history. Born in Los Angeles, California, Van Buskirk moved to San Francisco in 1972 where he has spent the last … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Scams Target Vulnerable Senior Populations

Scammers are using a variety of fraudulent techniques to take advantage of vulnerable populations during uncertain times
Posted on June 12, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There are always bad actors ready to take advantage of others during times of disruption and uncertainty, and COVID-19 has proved no different. This is especially true when it comes to senior citizens and the elderly, who are already vulnerable … Continue reading →

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“Con Te Partirò/Time to Say Goodbye” by Andrea Bocelli

The operatic pop song that topped the charts for months in the 1990s remains an emotional favorite
Posted on May 19, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  Andrea Bocelli is one of the world’s most famous and beloved operatic tenors. A native of Italy, Bocelli’s roots are firmly classical, but he has had incredible success as a crossover performer in operatic pop. Since the start of … Continue reading →

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“Last Things: A Graphic Memoir of Loss and Love” by Marissa Moss

A powerful graphic novel captures one family's experience with the effects of a horrifying illness
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Marissa Moss, an award-winning author and illustrator, is best known for her children’s series, “Amelia’s Notebook.” With “Last Things,” Moss uses her storytelling and illustration skills to tell her own story of loss and love. Her husband, Harvey, was diagnosed … Continue reading →

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