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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Zachari Logan: Remembrance
An art exhibition reflecting on the healing potential of grief
The power of loss is a featured theme in a unique art exhibition, entitled “Zachari Logan: Remembrance.” The varied display of human drawings, decaying flowers and other artistic life-cycle representations was organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. … Continue reading
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April 16th Is National Healthcare Decisions Day
An annual reminder to plan and share your "what if" healthcare wishes with family
National Healthcare Decisions Day is held every year on April 16 — a day when national, state and community organizations host events across the country to remind us why it is important to make our future medical wishes known to … Continue reading
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“Smile” by Nat King Cole
A solemn song about hopeful tomorrows
Although the song, “Smile” may not seem like one well-suited for a funeral or memorial, its sentimental overtones convey both sorrow and hope. First released by Nat King Cole on the album “Ballads of the Day,” the song encourages us … Continue reading
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SevenPonds Attends the 2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying
Clinicians advocate, educate and ruminate on terminally ill patients’ right to die
SevenPonds was present at The 2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying to provide our readers with an inside look at the changing medical landscape of this growing field. We learned about clinical aid-in-dying advancements alongside the 480 … Continue reading
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Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture
A sacred burial nexus of Japanese culture
The fusion of Japanese burial traditions and modern city space is captured in the creative design behind Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture. The design features a large-scale ossuary; an indoor chamber used to store bones of the dead. … Continue reading
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“A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men
A sweet and soulful serenade to mothers everywhere
For fans of the contemporary R&B group Boyz II Men, “A Song for Mama” is a sentimental favorite. This ’90s megahit is an open-hearted expression of gratitude for mothers that resonates deeply for many sons and daughters. You can feel … Continue reading
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