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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“People are never ‘dying’. They live and then they die. And dying is in a moment.”
-Mike DeStefano
The comedian shared this advice from a social worker in his appearance with The Moth storytelling organization to tell “Franny’s Last Ride,” the story of the loss of his wife. Image source.
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged AIDS, Comedy, end-of-life, Laughter, Mike DeStefano
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Will Student Loan Debt Haunt Your Family After Your Death?
One mourning family wants to ensure that it won't
Throughout our work and research at SevenPonds, we stumble upon a number of issues surrounding the end-of-life that many people probably don’t think about day to day. After nearly two years with this team, I continue to be surprised by … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Citibank, Debt, Keith Norris, Loss of a Child, Michelle Norris, MoveOn.org, Petition, SignOn.org, Student debt, Student loan
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Kaze-no-Oka Crematorium in Japan
The beautiful structure blends into the landscape for ultimate serenity.
There is no end to the breath-taking variety of crematorium designs around the world, and we haven’t looked at one on SevenPonds in quite a while. This stunning crematorium by Maki and Associates in Japan offers a space for reflection. Kaze-no-Oka … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Architecture, Art and Death, Cemeteries, Crematory, Death, Design, Japan, Kaze-no-Oka
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Celebrating Day of the Dead and Halloween
A round-up of our most popular posts on these Fall holidays
In the upcoming week, we’ll see the celebration of two beloved holidays with very disparate cultural histories: Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos. This year, to help you understand and celebrate the traditions and beliefs surrounding these annual holidays, we … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Day of the Dead, Dia de Los Muertos, Halloween, Holiday, San Francisco, Vancouver
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10 Tips to Help You Navigate the Estate Planning Process
Attorney John O'Grady offers these tips for getting -- and keeping -- your affairs in order.
Estate Planning Lawyer John O’Grady recently offered some sound advice to SevenPonds readers for launching the tough conversation about end-of-life and creating a Will through his interview for our Professional Advice segment. We know this is a tricky topic, so … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Death, Estate planning, Estate Planning Tips, John O'Grady, Law, Lawyer
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Elderly Animals
Photographer Isa Leshko faces mortality by capturing poignant images of animals at the end of life.
Photographer Isa Leshko is traveling to sanctuaries across the country to capture oft-neglected images of animals — at the end of life. Shortly after a year in New Jersey caring for her mother, who was stricken with Alzheimer’s, Leshko felt … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's disease, Elderly Animals, end-of-life, Factory farming, Isa Leshko, Old age, Photograph
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