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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur: A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality -
Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death in New Year: The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
A New Screening Test For Ovarian Cancer
A new British study, though not yet conclusive, provides a glimmer of hope
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer among women. Jessica Tandy, Coretta Scott King, Dinah Shore and Gilda Radner were just a few of the prominent public figures whose lives were tragically cut short by the disease. SevenPonds features Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged CA125, Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, Coretta Scott King, Dinah Shore, Gilda Radner, Health, Jessica Tandy, Monday hearts, Monday Hearts for Madalene, Ovarian Cancer, Page Hodel, Risk of Ovarian Cancer Algorithm, SevenPonds, The Lancet, The Science of Us, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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”Death is a commingling of eternity with time; in the death of a good man, eternity is seen looking through time.”
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Our Weekly Tip: Estate Planning and Naming a Guardian for Your Young Child
How to elect the right guardian for your minor child in the event of your premature death
Our Tip of the Week: The majority of parents of minor children in the United States do not have wills. If you are the parent of a minor child, the idea of choosing an appointed guardian in the event of … Continue reading
Lessons For the Living by Lily Henderson
A documentary featuring interviews with hospice volunteers
Lessons for the Living is a 2010 documentary directed by Lily Henderson that features a series of interviews with hospice volunteers as they reflect on their experiences in caring for dying people. The volunteers come from varied walks of life, ranging from … Continue reading
“Saying Goodbye” by Ralph Burns and Jeff Moss
The Muppets' classic song about parting ways
The Muppets sing “Saying Goodbye” in The Muppets Take Manhattan as they part ways after failing to sell the musical they’ve written, Manhattan Melodies, to a Broadway producer. Kermit and Miss Piggy stay in New York while Fozzie, Gonzo, Camilla, Scooter, Rowlf and … Continue reading
The Ars Moriendi, or “The Art of Dying”
A Medieval manual for death and dying
The Ars Moriendi (“The Art of Dying”) are two Latin texts dating back to 1415 and 1450, written to guide Christians through the process of “dying well,” according to Christian tenets of the late Middle Ages. The books inform the … Continue reading
