Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Our Monthly Tip: Memorialize Pregnancy or Infant Loss with a Memorial Shadow Box

Create a tangible way to remember the child you lost

Our Tip of the Month October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to remember the thousands of infants who die before being born or shortly after birth each year. Designated in 1988 by then President Ronald … Continue reading

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“The Nurse with the Purple Hair,” Directed by Sean Cunningham

An inspiring documentary about hospice by a director famous for his horror films

“The Nurse with the Purple Hair” is a heartwarming documentary about what it’s like to be a hospice worker and care for people at the end of their lives. Directed by Sean Cunningham of “Friday the 13th” fame, its “star” … Continue reading

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Halloween and the Celtic Festival of Samhain

An ancient tradition tied to modern day Halloween

In modern-day America, most of us think of Halloween as a fun holiday — a time when kids of all ages get to shed their everyday personas and dress up as anything from a witch or a monster to a … Continue reading

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A Heartfelt Haiku from SevenPonds

No matter what the season, always keep your loved ones in your heart
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It’s Time to Change our Language Around Illness and Death

The words we use to describe the experience matter more than we think

“To fear death, gentlemen, is no other than to think oneself wise when one is not, to think one knows what one does not know. No one knows whether death may not be the greatest of all blessings for a … Continue reading

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“My Immortal” by Evanescence

A haunting ballad speaks to the pain of loss

Capturing the rawness and persistence of grief in music isn’t easy. Many artists try; many come close, and a few hit the mark. “My Immortal” by Evanescence is definitely in the latter category. The song is hauntingly beautiful — the … Continue reading

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