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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George “The Possom” Jones
One of the greatest country ballads of all time is a tribute to love that never dies
The history of country music is a rich one. Since its beginnings, hell raisers and outlaws have been telling us stories about whiskey, women, and woe — and the late, great George Jones was no exception to this fine tradition. … Continue reading
Time Capsules by Artist Stephen Kaltenbach
Stephen Kaltenbach’s bold conceptual work has a life of its own
In the burgeoning counterculture of the 1960s, a movement away from classical forms that placed emphasis on ideas was alive and well among artists of many disciplines across the art world. Bruce Haack was drastically but quietly changing the world … Continue reading
March 10-16 is Patient Safety Awareness Week
This year's focus is improving patient safety in outpatient care and choosing your advocate
Sunday, March 10th marks the beginning of Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), an annual event intended to raise awareness of the issues affecting patient safety in our health care system and spur conversation and innovation to deal with the problem. … Continue reading
The Generosity of Alan Naiman
How one man’s frugal life and generous spirit led to one of the largest charitable donations in history
Alan Naiman was a rare bird. After a career in banking, Naiman spent the last 20 years of his life working for the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, where he earned an annual salary of just over $67,000 … Continue reading
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“Courage” by Anne Sexton
A poem that examines and celebrates the myriad ways that humans show courage
Anne Sexton was a prolific, multiple-award-winning poet, who first began writing as a form of therapeutic release as she struggled with depression. As such, her writing includes some intensely personal, confessional works as well as symbolic themes that delve into … Continue reading
