Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“A Quote from Leslie Gray Streeter About the Circle of Life and Death

Plus a lovely handmade heart made of flowers from SevenPonds
Posted on September 19, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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“Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things.”

-Arthur Schopenhauer
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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“Wave” by Sonali Deraniyagala

A stunning book that chronicles a young woman’s journey through unimaginable loss
Posted on September 11, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

On Dec. 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, set in motion a series of deadly tsunamis that took nearly a quarter of a million lives. The first 100-foot wave struck the Sumatran city of … Continue reading →

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“How to Live Forever” by Kimberly Best

A beautifully written guide to leaving a legacy your loved ones will cherish
Posted on August 28, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“How to Live Forever: A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story” by Kimberly Best is a deceptively simple book about how to end your life well. Divided into three artfully written sections, it walks the reader … Continue reading →

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A Quote from Alan D. Wolfelt About the Connection Between Love and Grief

Plus a beautiful heart made of late-summer flowers from SevenPonds
Posted on August 22, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world — the company of those who have known suffering.”

- Helen Keller
Posted on August 20, 2020 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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