Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off.”

-Johnny Carson
Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Immortalizing Life Lessons

Jef Raskin's gift to his son offers fatherly guidance, even after Jef is gone
Posted on June 10, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Aza Raskin recently wrote a beautiful piece for Fast Company on a gift his father (Jef Raskin, known for inventing the Macintosh) presented to him shortly before his death. The gift from Jef, who passed away in 2005 from pancreatic … Continue reading →

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“Things Shouldn’t Be So Hard” by Kay Ryan

Kay Ryan's "Things Shouldn't Be So Hard" celebrates the memories we leave behind
Posted on June 4, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

I’ve been writing this column since August, and yet I’ve never written about a local poet. That changes this week, as I’ve just discovered Kay Ryan, a current resident of Marin County. It’s shocking that I’ve only just come across … Continue reading →

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“Nothing in life is certain but death and taxes.”

-Benjamin Franklin
Posted on June 1, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Conveying Grief Realistically

W.H. Auden's "Funeral Blues" is despondent, but genuine
Posted on May 28, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Though it came out in 1994, I watched Four Weddings and a Funeral for the first time last year. The movie is known for its two Academy Award nominations (Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay), and for launching Hugh Grant’s … Continue reading →

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Traditional Chinese Burial Customs

How ancient beliefs continue to inspire Chinese funeral rites
Posted on May 24, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There are many interesting aspects of traditional Chinese funeral practices, but because there is so much to discuss, in this post I’m going to focus solely on the burial component. This is something that is taken very seriously in Chinese … Continue reading →

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