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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Find New Ways to Connect this Holiday Season
Savoring the Final Memory
Research over the years has shown a surprising spike in death rates, particularly by natural causes, near or just after the holidays, compared with the rest of the year. Reasons for this are yet unknown, though a number of theories have … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Christmas, Death, Family, Holidays, Memories, New Year
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Happy Holidays from SevenPonds!
This Christmas, remember your loved ones with a growing memorial
In the spirit of spreading cheer, enjoy the lighter side of SevenPonds: Stars and Clover, the SevenPonds office foster kittens! Keep a smile on your face, and enjoy your friends, family, and loved ones this holiday season. Thank you for … Continue reading
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
The Healing Power of Photography
Learn more from our interview with NILMDTS co-founder Sandy Puc’.
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Family, Healing, Infants, Loss, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, photography
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Holiday Sugar Cookies
Healing Through a Familiar Tradition
So many of us have memories of making holiday cookies with family throughout our lives. At any point, it is a soothing ritual, an activity that signifies togetherness and family bonding — and, of course, the comfort of that delicious … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Coping with Immense Grief through Art
Eleven months, two weeks, and six days after they met and fell madly in love, Page Hodel and her partner Madalene Rodriguez were torn tragically apart when Madalene passed away from ovarian cancer. Throughout their brief but blissful relationship, Page … Continue reading
Interview with Rie Nørregaard of Omhu
The Design Company's Creative Director Sheds Light on the Intersection of Design and End-of-Life
Omhu is an innovative company that celebrates good design because “it’s life-enhancing, and it’s fun.” By creating exciting choices for products to support people as they age, the company hopes to also help change the way people feel about aging … Continue reading
