WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
Welcome to the SevenPonds.com blog – a community-driven extension of SevenPonds.com! I hope you find comfort and community in the resources and stories featured here. I’m always happy to hear from readers and can be reached at suzette@sevenponds.com.
FEATURED
-
“A Ghost Story” Directed By David Lowery:
Follow a ghost as he jumps through time and confronts his existence as a memory -
Death Doulas Are Gaining in Popularity:
These death “midwives” ease clients through the process of dying and grieving -
KAAN Architecten’s New Visitor Center at the Netherlands American Cemetery:
A new edifice adds to the cemetery site while enhancing its original purpose: Honoring America's wartime dead
-
Categories
Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Sixteen Quotes About the Loss of a Loved One
Losing a loved one is a universal experience that has been reflected upon by many great minds
Losing a loved one can be incredibly painful. One saving grace is that you’re not alone. Most people will experience this kind of loss, if they haven’t already. Some of those people have left us with tips and reflections that … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Leave a comment
“Soul Sweet Song” By Tedeschi Trucks Band
"Soul Sweet Song" pauses to reflect on death, but ultimately urges us to keep on living
Tedeschi Trucks Band gives us a wallop of hope in their shining lament “Soul Sweet Song.”
Posted in Expressive Music
Leave a comment
The 6 Best Tech Gadgets for Family Caregivers of Aging Parents
Embracing technology can go a long way in easing the burden of caregiving
The role of family caregivers becomes increasingly vital as our loved ones age, and increasingly more challenging. Technology can help ease the burden in the caregiving journey.
Posted in Something Special
Leave a comment
“My Sister’s Keeper,” Directed by Nick Cassavetes
This film about terminal illness, ethical medical questions, and family relationships lands on many levels
“My Sister’s Keeper” is not for the faint of heart. Directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on Jodi Picoult’s bestselling novel, this is an emotionally charged drama that delves into the complexities of family, ethics, and the lengths people will … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Leave a comment
Veterans Day Can Be Bittersweet For Some — Here’s Why
On this special day, it's important to consider the complex emotions some veterans may face
Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have so bravely served the citizens of the United States. But this particular holiday can feel bittersweet for some veterans.
Posted in Something Special
Leave a comment
“I’m On My Way to a Better Place” by Chairmen of the Board
This '70s soul group takes us to a better place after just one listen
Despite the widespread belief in the afterlife, most people in the Western world respond to the idea of death with nothing short of mind-numbing dread. But not Chairmen of the Board. They get downright groovy to the thought of the … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Leave a comment