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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is Estate Planning? An Interview with John O’Grady
The emotional issues can prove as difficult as the legal ones.
It’s never easy to talk about death. When it comes to talk of wills, trusts and end-of-life care decisions, the conversation becomes even more difficult for families and loved ones. Mediator and Estate Planning Lawyer John O’Grady guides people through … Continue reading
“The art of dying graciously is nowhere advertised, in spite of the fact that its market potential is great.”
-Milton Mayer
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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A True Story: Our Year Long Journey Preparing for Loss
Matt's wife was pregnant and dying of cancer.
In 2003, author and actor Matt Croke’s wife Lisa saw her mother diagnosed with cancer. In 2005, shortly after the birth of Matt and Lisa’s second daughter, Lisa discovered the lump on her own breast. Though doctors at first thought … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Book, Cancer, Coping with Loss, Lisa's Hope, Loss of a Parent, Loss of a Spouse, Matt Croke
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“Patch Adams” by Tom Shadyac
How did the real Patch Adams feel about the Robin Williams movie?
Based on the real-life story of Dr. Hunter “Patch” Adams, this 1998 film begins with Adams (Robin Williams) committing himself to a mental institution after contemplating suicide. While there, Adams realizes how lonely many of the patients are and finds … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams, Film Review, Health care, Hollywood, Humor, Patch Adams, Robin Williams
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“Nobody Wants to See a Clown in Pain”
Anthony Griffith made people laugh for a living, while suffering the ultimate heartbreak
Comedic actor Anthony Griffith was riding the final wave of the comedy boom in 1990 with three coveted appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He did all this while watching his daughter die of cancer. “It was the best … Continue reading
The Womb Coffin
Project Womb combines ingenuity and beautiful design to help you create the perfect legacy
The Womb Coffin was conceived by designer Diddo as part of Project Womb, a project designed to address the aesthetics of the afterlife. The project brings the conversation about death and the memories of a lost loved one into the same realm … Continue reading
