Author Archives: Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

George Carlin Gives Us Some Straight Talk on Death

Hilarious comedian confronts the many cliches surrounding the end of life

More from “Laughter is Medicine”: Planning Ahead How to Communicate with a Friend from Beyond the Grave “Mrs. Brown’s Misunderstanding”

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Comedian Seth Rogen’s Hilarious and Poignant Speech on Alzheimer’s Disease

The star from Pineapple Express delivers the opening statement before a Senate hearing on Alzheimer's research

Most people—more likely the younger generations—know Seth Rogen from his token role as a hilarious, pot-smoking man-child in films such as Knocked Up (2007) and Pineapple Express (2008). But there’s much more to a man who excels in what he himself … Continue reading

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading

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Will 

Gerontechnology Solve the Problems of Aging in the 21st Century?

A new field of study looks at how technology can improve the lives of our elderly family and friends

Aging in the 21st century is a challenge that has never before been experienced by our elderly population due to the rapidly accelerating and unprecedented technological changes of modern generations. With difficulties such as decreased mobility, moving into an assisted … Continue reading

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”Your time is limited. Don’t waste it by living someone else’s life.”

–Steve Jobs

Find more from A Right of Passage here.  

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love

It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading

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