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“Prayer” by Lizzie West: Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain
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“Prayer” by Lizzie West
Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain
Named Breakout Artist of the Year by AOL and Entertainment Weekly in 2003, Lizzie West is largely unknown today. Yet she created some beautiful music, including “Prayer,” an ode to those who’ve died, and a reminder to their loved ones … Continue reading
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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
Ben Platt’s powerful song, “In Case You Don’t Live Forever,” is the love letter all of us would want to write a parent, friend or mentor who’d served as a guide in our lives. Released in 2019 on his debut … Continue reading
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The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals
Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one
Has a crested red bird recently crossed your path? If so, it may be a message from heaven, or an indication that a loved one has died, according to the longstanding cross-cultural symbolism of cardinals.
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Does Grief Heighten Clumsiness?
Some research and anecdotal evidence suggests the answer may be “yes”
Everyone knows that grief can be disabling – but heightened clumsiness could make that statement even more literal.
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“Torch” by Catherine Broadwall
Poem explores the annual fire season’s impact on thousands across North America
Outside my window is a gold, gold tree. Its leaves are not ombré. They are solid gold. Like a kid might color in a sun with yellow crayon. The tree glows like a holy pyre, a fluttering liturgical … Continue reading
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What Can Menopause in Whales Teach Us About Aging?
Scientists have recently discovered a possible evolutionary purpose for menopause
Menopause has rarely been shown to occur in animals outside the human species – including toothed whales and wild chimpanzees. A new study, published in the journal Nature, suggests that menopause in toothed whales boosts intergenerational help, meaning grandmothers have … Continue reading
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