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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Soul” by Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios
An insightful reminder that everyone’s life has value
Pixar’s animated film, “Soul,” is a whimsical story about an ordinary man. Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher obsessed by his desire to be a jazz musician. Joe’s sole wish is to play among the greats, “I could die … Continue reading
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Black American Life Expectancy Lags Behind Whites
After several years of a narrowing gap in life-expectancy, COVID-19 caused Black American mortality rates to rise
The COVID-19 pandemic widened the once-narrowing gap between white and Black American life expectancy in the U.S. Death and census records show that the Black American life expectancy rose nearly four years from 1990-2019. African Americans lived to about 75 … Continue reading
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“My Way” by Frank Sinatra
One of the most recognized memorial songs of all time
Frank Sinatra released the beloved melody “My Way” on January 1, 1969, as the title song on an album of the same name. “My Way” quickly became a trademark tune for Sinatra throughout the decades to follow. Although not revered … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Haka Helps Polynesians Express Grief
Indigenous cultural dance still performed in New Zealand today
Polynesians traditionally paint their faces when performing haka rituals. Haka is a traditional custom for Maori, members of the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. The practice has been regarded as a powerful means of expression for hundreds of years. … Continue reading
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Rectal Cancer Patients See 100% Remission With New Therapy
Clinical trial results astound medical community
Happy tears filled the eyes of 18 rectal cancer patients. They were told their cancer was in complete remission following their participation in an immunotherapy clinical trial. Every single patient who participated was given the same result: no sign of … Continue reading
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Hospice Nurse Julie Goes Viral on Social Media
Posts on end-of-life care educate the public on death and dying
Julie McFadden, aka Hospice Nurse Julie, knows what to expect when someone dies. She has witnessed hundreds of deaths throughout her 5-year career as a hospice nurse in California. McFadden felt compelled to share interesting stories and insights into her … Continue reading
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