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Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Lessons From a Veterinarian: How to Know When It’s Time To Say Goodbye To Your Pet
An interview with Dr. Dani McVety, veterinarian and founder of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and At-Home Euthanasia
If you’ve ever had the privilege of loving a pet, you are probably familiar with how emotionally draining it can be when they get old. Because as a pet owner, you are inevitably confronted with the question of whether or … Continue reading
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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
In the southernmost region of the Netherlands, in the village of Margraten, is a cemetery dedicated to American soldiers who died in World War II. Originally built as a temporary repository for war dead in the waning days of 1944, … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
One of the most grueling tasks to accomplish when a loved one dies is, unfortunately, unavoidable: closing up all of their legal and financial obligations they had in life. Without prior arrangements, fully closing the affairs of a deceased loved … Continue reading
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Why Would Someone Keep Their Cancer Diagnosis Quiet?
How the Princess of Wales taught us why we should respect one's privacy
After receiving a cancer diagnosis, it is natural for some people to want to share the news with friends, loved ones, and colleagues. For others, sharing much less information — or keeping their diagnosis a secret from some — is … Continue reading
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The Tragic Death of Nex Benedict
Controversy surrounds the death of a young, nonbinary Indigenous student in Oklahoma
Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary Indigenous student from Owasso, Oklahoma, died on February 8th, 2024, just a day after they were assaulted in a school bathroom. Although the medical examiner’s preliminary report found that their death was likely the result … Continue reading
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“Good Grief” by Dan Levy
Levy's first departure from comedy provides valuable insight into the messiness of grief
The opening scene of “Good Grief” aptly sets the stage for Daniel Levy’s directorial film debut, in that it features rich visuals and warm vibes. But the film ultimately lacks the depth we’re left desperately craving by the … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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