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Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades, especially if your teammates are bad guessers.”
-Demetri Martin
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“Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain.”
-William Faulkner
“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller
Examining the effect of loss in "Death of a Salesman"
***This post contains spoilers*** Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s most famous play, obviously has death in it; but I would argue that the most tragic part of the play is the failure of communication between the characters, particularly … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Arthur Miller, Biff Loman, Death of a Salesman, Grief, Loss, Suicide, Willy Loman
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“I want to die in my sleep like my grandfather…Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.”
-Will Shriner
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Funny Quotes, Quotes by Comedians, Will Shriner, Will Shriner Quotes
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“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
-Author Unknown
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Inspirational Quotes, Life Quotes, Quotes about Life
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“The Grave of Keats” by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde gracefully laments the death of John Keats
Oscar Wilde is known more for his biting wit than anything, which is why his poem, “The Grave of Keats,” felt like such a novelty to me. The piece is tender and sorrowful, and you can feel the poet’s regret … Continue reading
