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Last Rites: A Catholic Send-Off: A look at the religion's final prayer procession for the dying
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Tag Archives: Memories
Beautiful Memorial Music: “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans and 112
The hit single that also speaks of love and loss
For everyone who loved the big hits of the nineties, this might be a great send off song. “I’ll Be Missing You,” while a Grammy-winning single and classic R&B song, also touches on a few timeless themes including love, loss and … Continue reading
Posted in A Right of Passage
Tagged Diddy, Funeral Music, Funeral Songs, I'll Be Missing You, Memorial Songs, Memories, Music, Notorious B.I.G, Sean Combs
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“Memories are simply moments that refuse to be ordinary.”
-Dorothy Keaton Hall (Diane Keaton's mother)
Posted in A Right of Passage
Tagged Death, Diane Keaton, Dorothy Keaton Hall, Life, Memories
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Find New Ways to Connect this Holiday Season
Savoring the Final Memory
Research over the years has shown a surprising spike in death rates, particularly by natural causes, near or just after the holidays, compared with the rest of the year. Reasons for this are yet unknown, though a number of theories have … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Christmas, Death, Family, Holidays, Memories, New Year
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The Importance of Memories
Anne Bronte's poem teaches a lesson in remembering loved ones
You’re probably familiar with the works of Charlotte and Emily Bronte; but what you may not know is that they had a younger sister, Anne, who was also a writer. Unfortunately, the successes of her older siblings tended to leave … Continue reading
My Grandma Noni
Such Fond Memories
This is the story of Catie, as told by Katie Ryan…. She was born Alice, but we always knew her as Noni. She was my grandmother, but she was also fearless, funny, loving, and kind. The earliest memory I have … Continue reading
What Do You Most Remember About 9/11?
Ten years later, SevenPonds wants to share YOUR story
As the 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 approaches, SevenPonds is offering you a chance to share your stories and thoughts. In honor of the anniversary, in remembrance of the lives lost, and in time with the opening of the … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged 911 Memorial, Death and Loss, Grief, Memorial, Memories, September 11
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