Author Archives: Caitlin Manner (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

“Immortality” by Clare Harner Lyon

A comforting elegy without clear origins

Does this poem sound familiar?     Do not stand           By my grave, and weep.     I am not there,           I do not sleep— I am the thousand winds that blow … Continue reading

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“Under You” by The Foo Fighters

A song to angry-cry to until you feel better

When I saw the Foo Fighters perform on the main stage of the music festival Boston Calling last May, it was obvious something was a bit off. Dave Grohl, their legendarily energetic lead singer and guitarist, was uncharacteristically subdued. You … Continue reading

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How Hollywood Gets Death Wrong

And why that needs to change

Film and television have long had a compelling impact on shaping societal norms and values. There are some good reasons why it’s been utilized as an effective form of propaganda by political regimes in years past, and why it’s often … Continue reading

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