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“Love Is Stronger Than Death” by The The

The song touches on the nuances of death and its meanings

“Love Is Stronger Than Death” by English post-punk band The The is an emotional song about the many facets of death and how we can understand them. Singer/songwriter Matt Johnson begins the song by repeating the word “love” six times. … Continue reading

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“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”

- Peg Bracken
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Newlywed Couple First Met As Child Cancer Patients

The couple were reunited years later when they both started working at St. Jude's in Memphis

Lindsey Wilkerson and Joel Alsup first met in 1993. Then, they were both cancer patients at St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 12 years old, and he was 13. Now, they’re a newly married couple who decided … Continue reading

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“Cemetry Gates,” by The Smiths

Song touches on the unfairness of death, yet ultimately is about love

“Cemetry Gates” by The Smiths is, on the surface, a song about two people who enter a cemetery to examine the gravestones. However, there are numerous ways in which you can dissect the deeper meanings that singer-songwriter Morrissey may have … Continue reading

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“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”

- E.A. Bucchianeri
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“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”

- Dalai Lama
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