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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition:
Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Something Beautiful Remains” by Tina Turner
An inspirational self-tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Although most of us may be familiar with iconic singer Tina Turner’s rockin’ repertoire, “Something Beautiful Remains” is one of the artist’s lesser-known songs that gently soothes the soul. Turner died in her Switzerland home on May 24, 2023, at … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs is an Historic Gem
A serene burial ground rich in local folklore and beauty
Evergreen Cemetery is an expansive 220-acre burial place with unique historical ties to the city of Colorado Springs. More than 90 thousand mausoleums, statues and headstones pay homage to pioneers who migrated to the area in the mid- to late … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
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Let’s Not Be Kidding: A Comedian, His Mom and Alzheimer’s
A podcast series of sad stories that have funny parts
“Let’s Not Be Kidding,” a new podcast series created by comedian Gavin Crawford, offers a realistic, yet lighthearted perspective on navigating a parent’s dementia diagnosis. The podcast chronicles both challenging and humorous moments throughout his mother’s dementia journey. Described as … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Revolutionary Technology Aims to Preserve Organs for Transplant
Restoring cellular function in deceased pigs holds promise
Researchers are hopeful that a new device may help to maintain viability of organs for transplant after a donor dies. A team at Yale School of Medicine conducted experiments on pigs undergoing cardiac arrest with a device called OrganEx. The … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Zachari Logan: Remembrance
An art exhibition reflecting on the healing potential of grief
The power of loss is a featured theme in a unique art exhibition, entitled “Zachari Logan: Remembrance.” The varied display of human drawings, decaying flowers and other artistic life-cycle representations was organized by the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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April 16th Is National Healthcare Decisions Day
An annual reminder to plan and share your "what if" healthcare wishes with family
National Healthcare Decisions Day is held every year on April 16 — a day when national, state and community organizations host events across the country to remind us why it is important to make our future medical wishes known to … Continue reading
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