Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Slipped Away” by Avril Lavigne

The "Pop Punk Queen" sings about the day she learned her grandfather died
Posted on November 18, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

One of the most serious songs Avril Lavigne has ever penned is “Slipped Away,” which tells listeners about how she felt when she learned the news of her grandfather’s death. It was 2003, and she was on her Try To … Continue reading →

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21 of the Most Amazing Labyrinth Walks for Healing in the US

Find yourself as you walk toward the center
Posted on October 24, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The first time Rob Meyer-Kukan ever walked a labyrinth, it was at the suggestion of a friend who knew he had been struggling. Meyer-Kukan was dealing with a different kind of loss and grief. He was mourning the death of … Continue reading →

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“Another Brooklyn” by Jacqueline Woodson

New York Times bestseller features a girl on the cusp of womanhood haunted by the memory of her mother
Posted on October 8, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Jacqueline Woodson, winner of the National Book Award, took her own youth, which she chronicled in her memoir-in-verse, “Brown Girl Dreaming” (2016), and used it to write the lyrical novel, “Another Brooklyn” (2017). This dreamlike novel follows the protagonist, August, … Continue reading →

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“Smishing”: The Latest in Elder Fraud

"Smishing" is the latest tactic in conning unsuspecting cellphone users out of money
Posted on September 23, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Smishing” is the latest fad in financial fraud. Every year millions of Americans, many of them elderly, fall prey to some type of scam. These scam artists are able to defraud unwitting cellphone users out of $3 billion annually. As … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Make a Jar of Sunshine Memories as a Gift for a Grieving Friend

Happy memories of a lost loved one can brighten sad days
Posted on September 18, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month Sometimes it can be hard to know how to support a grieving friend. Many of us do not know what to say, but we want to do something. Creating a special gift can be one … Continue reading →

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Mobile Stroke Units Are Improving Outcomes for Stroke Victims

Equipped with CT scanners and mobile labs, the specialized units are capable of giving life-saving care on the spot
Posted on September 5, 2021 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When someone experiences a stroke, every second becomes precious. Those moments could mean the difference between recovering completely or having debilitating consequences. Many patients who wait for an ambulance and subsequent care in an emergency room don’t get the necessary … Continue reading →

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