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Author Archives: Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Monks and Me” by Mary Paterson
Learning grace and gratitude in unexpected places
After her father passed away, Mary Paterson needed to find stability in her life again. As an experienced yoga instructor, she’d relied on yoga and meditation to keep her centered before, but this time it wasn’t enough. So she decides … Continue reading
How Can We Preserve Memory with DNA? An Interview with Ryan Lehto
The benefits of preserving our loved one's memory with DNA
Today we talk with Ryan Lehto, one of the founders of DNA Memorial. Ryan Lehto graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor’s in Biology and a Master’s in Molecular Biology with a specialization in DNA. As an accredited DNA scientist, his … Continue reading
Mongolian Air Sacrifice
The multi-stepped process for sending off a loved one with respect
Looking back to my junior high history class (or trying to anyway), I only remember learning about Genghis Khan and the Mongolian empire because I found their culture the most fascinating. It occurs to me now that we never spent … Continue reading
“Les Miserables” by Victor Hugo
It’s a classic for a reason
At this point, it might feel superfluous to talk about Les Mis. It’s a literary classic that’s been adapted time and time again into film. To be honest, I’m tired of seeing trailers of Anne Hathaway belting her heart … Continue reading
The Afterlife of Billy Fingers by Annie Kagan
A sneak preview of the book and the afterlife
Years ago, I went to a past life regression therapy session with Dr. Peter Wright, an experienced hypnotherapist. I don’t tell many people this story for a couple of reasons. For one, most people I know aren’t entirely comfortable with … Continue reading
