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Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival: Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone -
Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one
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Tag Archives: Losing a Parent
The Descendants by Alexander Payne
Looking into all the Oscar buzz and pleasantly surprised by a film's message
Amidst Oscar buzz and recent nominations, it seems only fitting to head to the movies this weekend. I’m sure it came as no surprise to see The Artist among the nominees, but who ever thought a romantic comedy about … Continue reading
“Ringer” by executive producers Peter Traugott and Pam Veasey
Cult series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" provides an honest, unflinching portrayal of the loss of a loved one
This past week marked the triumphant return of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar to the small screen, as her new thriller/drama Ringer premiered on the CW to strong reviews. Ringer has Gellar playing twins Bridget and Siobhan, sisters with very different … Continue reading
What is the Dougy Center? An Interview with Donna Schuurman
The Dougy Center's Executive Director talks about child and youth peer support, expression, and "post-traumatic growth"
For nearly 30 years, The Dougy Center in Portland, OR has provided peer support groups for grieving children, teenagers, young adults and their families. Today, the peer support program they pioneered has served as a model for at least 500 … Continue reading
A Tribute through Portrait
Richard Avedon's photographs of his father's last years
Throughout the 20th Century, Richard Avedon was hailed for his unique portraiture, capturing the raw essence of the American people. Perhaps some of his most captivating portraits are those he took in the early 1970’s of his dying father. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Jacob Israel Avedon, Losing a Parent, minimalism, photography, portraiture, Richard Avedon
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