Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Our Monthly Tip: Have a Candlelight Ceremony During the Holidays

Reflect upon a loved one's life with an intimate gathering around candles
Posted on December 10, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

The ritual of lighting a candle to pay tribute to the life of a loved one has long been part of many cultures all over the world. The flame can symbolize the light that person brought to our lives, and … Continue reading →

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Being Used to Help Physicians Identify Cancer Earlier

AI tools can analyze images and tissue samples more quickly and effectively, leading to more accurate diagnoses
Posted on November 29, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Although there is much debate regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) – the ethics, reliability and lack of oversight or guardrails for its usage – the medical field has found one way in which AI is proving to be a boon without … Continue reading →

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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska

An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki 
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Karolina Merska’s beautiful book, “Making Mobiles,” is a loving ode to an almost-forgotten art. In it, she details how to craft Polish folk art decorations called Pajaki. Although they were more traditionally made and hung for holidays like Christmas and … Continue reading →

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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead

A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
Posted on November 18, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Best known for their reggae-influenced indie rock songs, Michael Franti & Spearhead have never shied away from talking about difficult topics, like the unjust nature of the death penalty, war in the Middle East, environmentalism and human rights. In November … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Toast a Loved One with a Personalized Glass

Etching the glassware adds a touch of class to any memorial gathering keepsake
Posted on October 30, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Our Tip of the Month Offer guests a personalized etched glass with the name of the loved one you’re honoring at a memorial service or celebration of life. When throwing any kind of celebration, it has become de rigueur for … Continue reading →

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Validate Their Parenthood: How to Support a Mother After Perinatal Loss

An interview with Lindsey Henke, MSW, LICSW, about life after losing a baby
Posted on October 19, 2024 by Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Lindsey Henke, a licensed clinical social worker, specializes in treating women and families who have experienced perinatal loss. Her practice deals with many different causes of infant loss: she treats parents who had to terminate their pregnancy for medical reasons, … Continue reading →

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