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“Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac: Christine McVie's open-ended song can celebrate both living and lost loved ones -
First the Wealth Gap, Now the U.S. Has a Growing Health Gap: Discover why the U.S. health gap is growing and how improving healthspan can enhance quality of life for Americans -
How to Comfort A Dying Loved One: End-of-life expert Dr. Marianne Matzo explains some simple ways to offer solace
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Author Archives: Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How Can Healing Physical Therapy Help? An Interview with Mark Haviland
A professional healer and alternative health practitioner explains the art of intention
Mark Haviland is a physical therapist, healer, masseuse and alternative health practitioner based in San Francisco, CA. In his business he deals often the elderly, they infirm and the dying, employing touch- and motion-based therapy to lift spirits and ease … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Alternative Health, Beyond Bodyworks, Mark Havilan, Physical Therapy
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“Lincoln” (2012) by Steven Spielberg
Lincoln's death takes place off screen, but the weight of his achievements remain
Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Lincoln, begins on a mud-soaked, blood-soaked battlefield that recalls the opening to Saving Private Ryan, except with bayonets and 19th-century marching squad uniforms instead of bullets and flak helmets. At the battle’s conclusion, the victorious soldiers, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Death in History, Death of Presidents, Lincoln, Lincoln Assassination, Steven Spielberg
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The Newtown, Connecticut Shooting Victims
SevenPonds honors the memory of the Newtown, Connecticut shooting victims
In the aftermath of the carnage at Sandy Hook Elementary, in the idyllic town of Newtown, Connecticut, many will find themselves asking questions. Some will wonder at the motive of the attacker, at the conditions that gave rise to his … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Candlelight Services, Connecticut, Memorial, Newtown, Sandy Hook, Vigils
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The Newtown Connecticut Shooting Leaves the Nation Asking Questions
One Iowa casket maker donates caskets to the Connecticut shooting victims
The shooting this morning at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, has left a deep mark on our nation’s consciousness. In line with the string of such random outbreaks of senseless violence this summer, the Newton, Connecticut shooting will … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Connecticut shooting, gun violence, Life and Death, school violence
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Our Beautiful Funeral Music: a 60s-era Rock & Roll Classic
Surf rock duo Jan and Dean combine the time periods car culture, and a transformative death experience
This classic ’60s rock & roll single by surf music pioneers Jan and Dean recalls not only the Beach Boys, but the bygone era of American Graffiti muscle cars, and even the tragic, so-called “disaster songs” from this time period, … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged '60s rock & roll, Dead Man's Curve, Death in Music, Jan and Dean
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What is Mediation? An Interview with Jason S. Buckingham
A legal veteran of estate planning and mediation tells us about conflict resolution and the importance of empowering discussion
Jason S. Buckingham is an attorney based in Benicia, California, who has worked with end-of-life legal issues for many years. One of his specialties includes mediation, where a legal professional helps to guide families who are experiencing an end-of-life through … Continue reading
