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Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“The Last Leaf” by O. Henry
O. Henry's short story is full of meaningful symbolism
It’s been pouring rain outside my window all day long, leaving me stuck inside looking longingly out. Coincidentally, the story I’ve chosen to write about this week mirrors this feeling: “The Last Leaf,” by O. Henry, centers on a woman, … Continue reading
“If I Should Die” by Thomas Gray
Thomas Gray encourages positive thinking after a loss
Thomas Gray wrote quite a bit on death, known for his “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” and “Sonnet on the Death of Richard West,” the latter of which is particularly despondent in its view of the subject, as it … Continue reading
How to Cope with Grief? An Interview with Dr. Lizabeth Eckerd
The psychology professor discusses grief and our society's perceptions of death
Dr. Lizabeth Eckerd is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Humboldt State University. Her research interests include grief as well as death and dying. Kelly: Your specialty is grief. What got you interested in studying this topicin your pursuit of … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Death and Dying, Grief, Humboldt State, Lizabeth Eckerd, Psychology
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“It takes a lot of hope to grieve.”
-From "Say Please," performed by Monsters of Folk, with lyrics by Conor Oberst
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Conor Oberst, Death, Grieving, Monsters of Folk, Say Please, Song Lyrics
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