Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“The Dying Child” by John Clare

The quintessential Romantic poet takes on the loss of a child
Posted on June 22, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Dying Child He could not die when trees were green,          For he loved the time too well. His little hands, when flowers were seen,          Were held for the bluebell,          As he was carried o’er the green. His eye glanced … Continue reading →

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New York State Is Set to Give Away Over 800 ElliQ Robots to Senior Citizens

Perhaps ElliQ is the answer for elderly loneliness
Posted on June 8, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

New York State just invested an undisclosed, but large, amount of money to solve its elderly loneliness epidemic. ElliQ, the newest A.I. from Israeli tech company Intuition Robotics, will offer over 800 New York seniors an opportunity to chat and … Continue reading →

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Hedwich Hooghiemstra’s “A Moment of Quietude” Makes Space for Grief

A Danish artist offers care facility residents space to mourn more than death
Posted on May 29, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hedwich Hooghiemstra is a Danish artist who specializes in architectural design. Through her research in long-term care facilities, she noted that most of these buildings contained what is called a “silent room,” where residents can go to grieve. Hooghiemstra observed … Continue reading →

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Interest in Conservation Burial Rises

People desire to give back to the earth as a final act
Posted on May 13, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Burying people in caskets can be traced back to ancient Egypt as the Egyptians prepared caskets from wood, cloth, and paper. The practice evolved over thousands of years until the Celts began laying their dead to rest in stone caskets. … Continue reading →

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“See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth

A song of tribute to a man who died too young
Posted on May 4, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When Paul Walker tragically died before filming wrapped on Furious 7, the actors, crew, and fans of the franchise collectively mourned his loss. Walker had been the star of all seven franchise films, and his character was a fan favorite. … Continue reading →

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The Grieving Brain and How Our Minds Are Changed by Loss

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor explains how the brain copes with bereavement and loss
Posted on April 19, 2022 by Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Mary-Frances O’Connor has studied the brain for over 20 years, and is an associate professor of clinical psychology and psychiatry at the University of Arizona and the director of clinical training. Her new book, “The Grieving Brain,” was released earlier … Continue reading →

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