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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
“Marjorie” by Taylor Swift
The superstar’s ode to her late grandmother is about living with – and grieving for – her legacy
Back in 2020, when Taylor Swift was churning out new material faster than Covid variants could emerge, she released “Evermore” as a sister album to “Folklore.” Together with collaborators Jack Antonoff and The National’s Aaron Dessner, Swift managed to create … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Greeting Cards Are Getting Really Real, and We’re Here For It
How some greeting card companies have picked up on the trend of using dark humor to deal with death and illness
For a long time, if you wanted to send a card to someone who was sick, all the options were frustratingly optimistic. They would unfailingly offer wishes of “get better soon,” or “healing thoughts and prayers.” Those cards fit the … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Our Monthly Tip: Create an Annual Ritual to Celebrate the Birthday of Your Child Who Died
A heartfelt way to honor the child's life, and process grief in a positive way
Our Tip of the Month The loss of a child is a uniquely devastating experience which often leaves parents feeling isolated in their grief. One way to cut through that feeling of isolation is to invite friends and loved ones … Continue reading
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The Death Care Industry is Going “Greener”
Traditional burial methods are hugely problematic from an environmental perspective, but the industry is changing for the better
In case you haven’t noticed: it’s hot outside. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2023 was the warmest year since global records began in 1850. In fact, the 10 warmest years in our 174 years of recording global … Continue reading
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Twenty-Nine Humorous Quotes About Dying
Death is often sad, but that doesn't mean it can't be funny!
Death is most often accompanied by grief and sadness, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also be funny! Seeing as death is something we all have to face eventually, it wouldn’t kill us to do so with a sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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“Calendar Girls,” Directed by Nigel Cole
The true story of a group of middle-aged Yorkshire women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for Leukemia research
Ever since I accidentally stumbled across Calendar Girls, the 2003 British comedy starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters, it’s been a staple in my comfort-viewing catalog. The movie manages to deftly portray how death and grief can rock a small … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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