Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan

A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
Posted on January 7, 2025 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Although it’s often associated with romantic loss, Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You” has been used in movies, TV shows and memorials to honor those who have died, offering comfort to those left behind. 

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Sky Lanterns Bear Wishes and Remembrance into Night Sky

Festival provides a unique way to celebrate the new year and release deep emotions
Posted on December 27, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

There’s something about the glow from a candle that evokes a feeling of warmth and serenity. And when that feeling is multiplied by a mass of glowing sky lanterns rising like a constellation of stars, that sensation becomes pure magic.

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The Sims 4 Explores Afterlife in “Life and Death” Expansion

Video game's scenarios surrounding death offer entertainment and useful life lessons
Posted on December 9, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

People who counsel the dying and their loved ones often remark that our culture has a difficult time accepting death because we don’t want to talk about it. But the new “Life and Death” expansion pack for the long-running video … Continue reading →

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Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver

Oliver’s beloved poem has brought comfort to many mourning the loss of a loved one
Posted on December 1, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell … Continue reading →

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Octogenarian Author Jane Seskin Offers a Model for Aging and Living Well

A long life marked by resilience, boldness, humor and caring
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Jane Seskin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 books, most recently the poetry collection “Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65.” Her writing has appeared in more than 40 publications, including Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, … Continue reading →

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Funeral Home Owner Chris Johnson Spending Halloween in Jail

More than a dozen bodies found decomposing at his Georgia funeral home
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Halloween is the time for scary tales about the supernatural and the macabre, but this season brings a true chilling story of grizzly neglect by funeral home owner Chris Johnson that has left families of the departed in a state … Continue reading →

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