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Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How Seniors Can Make Friends in the Digital Age
The web offers many ways to connect with others online and in real life
Making new friends as an adult is difficult. Finding friends online can feel even more challenging. However, the web offers a lot of opportunities to meet like-minded people. Seniors can make friends on a variety of platforms as there are … Continue reading
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“First Morning” by Joy Harjo
Those left behind wake up without their loved one
This is the first morning we are without you on earth. The sun greeted us after a week of rain In your eastern green and mountain homelands. Plants are fed, the river restored, and you have been woven into a … Continue reading
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“Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day
Rock music's take on what it's like to lose a parent at the age of 10
emerged as part of the punk rock scene in the Bay Area of California in the 1980s. The front man and lyricist Billie Joe Armstrong has written many of the band’s songs. Armstrong recorded his first song at the age … Continue reading
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“Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change” by Day Schildkret
A guide for all the moments of greeting and farewell in our lives
Day Schildkret is known for his podcast and website, Morning Altars. He has traveled the world and inspired thousands to connect with nature, art and rituals. Schildkret believes that life is full of important moments: being born, a child leaving … Continue reading
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Everyone Says Melatonin Is the Natural Way to Promote Sleep, but Is It Safe?
Consumers are buying more melatonin than ever before, and in dosages higher than recommended
Many people have trouble going to sleep. Often, doctors will prescribe sleep aids, but people may not want to become dependent upon sleep medication. Due to a fear of addiction, many people turn to natural supplements. Until recent studies, the … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Our Monthly Tip: Patch Together Song Lyrics for a Special Eulogy
Use lyrics from your beloved's favorite songs to piece together a unique eulogy
Our Tip of the Month When faced with writing a eulogy, many family members may feel unsure of what to say, how long it should be, and how to deliver these final words. However, making the eulogy into a family … Continue reading
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