Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Marriage at the End-of-Life

A Minneapolis Judge Makes a Tough Call on Love
Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’d like to share this touching story of a deathbed-wedding from the New York Times. from the article Making a Judgment on Love by Minneapolis state court judge Lloyd Zimmerman: “All I wanted was a … Continue reading →

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Diaries of Visual Relationships

Rebecca Sexton Larson shares the inspiration behind her darkly-romantic photographs.
Posted on February 12, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Rebecca Sexton Larson is a Tampa, Florida-based studio artist working with alternative photographic processes. Below, she shares some images from her “Visual Diary Series”, as well as an explanation of the alternative processes used to create them. From the artist: … Continue reading →

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Who is Make-a-Wish Foundation? An interview with Jennifer Wilson

Make-a-Wish Aids the Healing Process of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Posted on February 11, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Jennifer Wilson is the Marketing and Promotions Manager for the Greater Bay Area Make-a-Wish Foundation. Make-a-Wish grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions all around the country, and the Greater Bay Area Chapter serves 17 counties around the San … Continue reading →

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Aging in Place

Senior Citizens Can Stay at Home with the Aid of “Villages”
Posted on February 8, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

With the aid of non-profit groups known as “villages,” senior citizens around the country are enjoying the perks of assisted living communities at a fraction of the cost – and without ever leaving their homes. Capitol Hill Village in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Variety in Sustainability

Unique, Eco-friendly Caskets
Posted on February 5, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Oftentimes, when people think of eco-friendly caskets, they picture something like this lovely classic plain, untreated pine box from Living Legacies. But, choosing sustainable disposition doesn’t have to mean lack of variety. Here are a few New Zealand companies producing … Continue reading →

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“Consider the Conversation”

A Documentary on a Taboo Subject: The End-of-Life
Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In early 2009, hospice worker Mike Bernhagen and filmmaker Terry Kaldhusdal of southern Wisconsin came together for a project that would become the film Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject. The project explores the 21st century American … Continue reading →

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