Tag Archives: Optimism

“I Want to Grow Up, I Want to Grow Hair, I Want to Go to Boise” by Erma Bombeck

How children survive cancer
Posted on May 19, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Until the mid-1980’s, Erma Bombeck considered herself a light comedy writer. In books such as “At Wit’s End” and “Aunt Erma’s Cope Book,” she wrote about the amusing things that happened in her family and with her friends. Then, in … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Joy: “My Silver Lining” by First Aid Kit

Song expresses determination to continue living life after loss
Posted on February 11, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Swedish sister duo First Aid Kit skillfully express the need to find meaning and pleasure in life after experiencing hardship. In “My Silver Lining,” they sing: Take me some place where there’s music and there’s laughter… There’s no starting over, … Continue reading →

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“Life” by Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Bronte's poem promotes optimism in times of sadness
Posted on December 5, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

One of my favorite books is Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte; but on top of being a talented novelist, Bronte was also quite a skilled poet. My selection for this week is her poem “Life,” which conveys the beautiful message … Continue reading →

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