Author Archives: Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Estate Planning: A Gift to Those Left Behind

An Interview with author and estate planning attorney Robert Kabacy about his book "About Me"
Posted on June 17, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Upon losing his mother two decades ago, Robert Kabacy, an estate attorney practicing in Portland, Oregon, created a resource entitled “About Me” to accompany a traditional estate plan. This easy, straightforward guide and workbook is intended for the reader to … Continue reading →

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The San Francisco Funeral Home and Columbarium: A Unique Landmark in the City by the Bay

A look at San Francisco’s Columbarium
Posted on May 31, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Although The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Fisherman’s Wharf may be San Francisco’s most popular landmarks, they’re not necessarily the most elegant or intriguing. The San Francisco Columbarium and Funeral Home sits just north of Golden Gate Park at the … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip: Write a Eulogy Based on Observations About Your Loved One

An innovative approach towards eulogy writing
Posted on May 24, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Our Tip of the Month Writing a eulogy can be hard.  Not only can a loved one’s death come unexpectedly, but there’s often very little time to write a eulogy that’s fresh and compelling. Added to these difficulties is the … Continue reading →

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Increased Longevity Through Intermittent Fasting??

Recent Study Involving Fruit Flies Seems Optimistic
Posted on May 10, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Intermittent fasting seems to be quite the buzzword in health and wellness circles today. But does not eating really extend longevity? A recent study of fruit flies reported in Nature in September 2021, indicates that perhaps it does.

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Three Cheers for Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents

A child creates joy with small things
Posted on April 26, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ruby Kate Chitsey is not your typical teenager. At 14, she has already created Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, a charity that provides elderly nursing home residents with simple gifts to stave off loneliness and isolation. Having already raised $400,000 … Continue reading →

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“When Great Trees Fall” by Maya Angelou

Verses about the enormity of death
Posted on April 17, 2022 by Charlotte Winters (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great trees fall in forests, small things recoil into silence, their senses eroded beyond fear.

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