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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Why Are Standards of Practice for Guardianship Important?
An interview with Paul Seideman, President of the National Guardianship Association, Part One
Today SevenPonds speaks with Paul Seideman, the President of the National Guardianship Association (NGA). The NGA is a nonprofit organization that sets standards and ethical guidelines for guardians, conservators, and fiduciaries in the United States. Paul has been on the … Continue reading
“Ama Tu Ritmo/Love Your Rhythm” by Rubén Darío
A fantastically musical poem by Rubén Darío that highlights his Pythagorean belief in the essential unity of all life
Rubén Darío (aka Félix Rubén García Sarmiento) was a Nicaraguan poet, journalist and diplomat during the late 1800s and early 1900s, known for being the leader of the Modernismo movement. His works had a great influence in the Spanish literature … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Ama tu ritmo, inner harmony, Love Your Rhythm, poem by Rubén Darío, Pythagorean, Rubén Darío
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Popularity of CBD Has Regulators Taking Action
Widespread distribution of the popular cannabis derivative is being checked by FDA and other agencies
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive chemical found in some cannabis and hemp that’s become popular for treating a variety of ailments. CBD produces none of the “high” associated with marijuana use. As its popularity has recently skyrocketed, it has … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Agriculture Improvement Act, Cannabis, CBD, CBD benefits, CBD oil, CBD regulation, FDA, FDA regulation, Hemp
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Aldo Rossi’s Postmodern San Cataldo Cemetery
Rossi's unfinished San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, Italy is considered the gateway to Postmodernism
As the Modernist school of architecture emerged in the early 20th century, the world almost simultaneously fell into a period of conflict and uncertainty that would endure through the Great Depression and two world wars. As we emerged from this … Continue reading
The Tolling of the Death Knell
If it tolled for thee, thou never would have heard it
The Death Knell — it’s a term we’ve all heard used to describe events that signal the coming end of things. Just today I read an article proclaiming video streaming services to be the death knell of the cinema industry. … Continue reading
“Rumi: Tales of The Spirit, A Journey to Healing the Heart” by Kamla K. Kapur
A dynamic book of Rumi's untold stories paired with insightful commentary by the author
Before reading Kamla K. Kapur’s book, “Rumi: Tales of the Spirit, A Journey to Healing the Heart,” I had only been familiar with Rumi’s poems, and for good reason. Rumi (1207-1273) is best known for his work as a 13th-century … Continue reading
