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How Dare You Die Now!: Acknowledging the anger or pain of an earlier-than-expected death -
Debating Medical Aid in Dying: How news of Daniel Kahneman’s death is reopening discussion -
“Help Me, Helen”: My dying husband's sickness revealed the true strength of our love
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Author Archives: Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Remains Close to the Heart
Amanda Straka's bespoke memorial jewelry holds ashes in a sweet place
Moving through the process of mourning the death of someone you love is a complicated path. Through time, the sharp intensity of loss softens a bit. The deeply transformative throes of grief ebb and flow as we come to terms … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Amanda Straka, Art, Ashes, Bespoke Jewelry, Cremains, Cremation, Grief, Jewelry, Memorial Jewelry, Process of Grieving, Sea Glass, Transformation
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Our Weekly Tip: Faux Floral Revival
Handmade memorial flowers make a personal and poetic statement
Our Tip of the Week: It’s hard to believe, but these petals are made from paper. These DIY beauties would make a thoughtful, lasting gift for someone who has lost a loved one, or set a gorgeous, personal tone for an end-of-life … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Art, Design, DIY, end-of-life, Faux Flowers, flowers for funeral, Handmade Flowers, Memorial Flowers, Memorial ideas, Memorial Service, Tips
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Dissolving into Form
Eva Hesse's art comes into being even as it falls apart much like the life she led
Eva Hesse’s (1936-1970) artwork is falling to pieces. The industrial materials that she worked with – latex, fiberglass, plastic – are deteriorating. They have a limit to their life and show signs of this. The fiberglass resin, which Hesse chose … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Collections, Deterioration, Eva Hesse, Expiration, Loss, Modern Art, postminimalism, Right After., Sans II, SFMOMA
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