Author Archives: Julie Gesin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Want to Care for Earth Even After You’re Dead? Put on the Mushroom Death Suit

Jae Rhim Lee, the founder of the Infinity Burial Project, turns to mushrooms as an answer for a greener future

There’s something elemental about mushrooms, as they appear with their earthy smell — the very manifestations of the soil itself. In ancient Egypt, mushrooms were declared sacred and were only consumed by royalty. Associated with mythology and lore, mushrooms can … Continue reading

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Expressing Grief with Style: A Woman’s Healing Journey into Fashion

Alyssa Wasko’s fashion line, Donni Charm, turned her grief into a discovery of expression

Alyssa Wasko has a picture of herself as a little girl flying through the air on a swing. Her smiling father is on a swing next to her. “Our eyes are deadlocked on one another, making sure that as high … Continue reading

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A Top Philanthropist Gives His Fortune Away

Sam Simon finds strength and meaning during the last stages of cancer

While losing his battle with colon cancer, “The Simpsons” co-creator Sam Simon is giving away his fortune to feed homeless people and rescue animals from being killed in animal shelters. A diagnosis of terminal illness may eclipse one’s vision with … Continue reading

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