Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Only Two People Died at Woodstock in 1969

In spite of horrible conditions, the largest concert in history was remarkably peaceful
Posted on August 14, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

On August 15, 1969, a concert billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”, began on the 600-acre dairy farm of Max Yasgur, located in Bethel, New York, about 45 miles from the town of Woodstock. Featuring … Continue reading →

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Our Monthly Tip:Celebrate Your Loved One with a Beach Memorial & Ash Scattering

For someone who loved the ocean, a memorial dinner at the beach is a fitting celebration of life
Posted on August 13, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Our Tip of the Month The ocean is a place of comfort for many people — a natural landscape that promotes a sense of serenity and inner calm. Our connection to water is so deep and so universal, in fact, … Continue reading →

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A Unique Celebration for a Seattle Artist — A Joyful Memorial Water Ballet

Rose Briar Bates asked friends to dance in her honor after her death
Posted on August 4, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

When Seattle-area artist Briar Bates learned she was dying, she wasted little time feeling sorry for herself. Upbeat and quirky before her diagnosis, she continued in much the same vein as an aggressive cancer rapidly stole her life. Diagnosed in … Continue reading →

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Are U.S. Hospice Care Providers Falling Short?

A recent report from the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General says they are
Posted on July 31, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A recently released report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found deficiencies in the care provided to many hospice patients in the United States. Many of these deficiencies were relatively minor, including issues such … Continue reading →

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Creative Endeavors Support Senior’s Health 

Theater productions and other creative pursuits promote wellness and brain health
Posted on July 26, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

For several decades, scientists have studied the positive effects of creative endeavors on brain health, and a wealth of evidence now exists that links creativity and new learning with improved cognitive function and overall wellness. According to a first-of-its-kind national … Continue reading →

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“Should you shield the valleys from the windstorms, you would never see the beauty of their canyons.”

- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
Posted on July 25, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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