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Morty’s
A hilarious short film on how the younger generations' view on death has been updated for the 21st century
Click here for more videos from the creators of Morty’s. Related SevenPonds Articles: The Lady and the Reaper “Death is Coming for You” Prank Are You Flirting with Death?
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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Laying a Pet to Rest: A Short History of Pet Cemeteries
How pet cemeteries can help us grieve for our smallest family members
The loss of a pet can be as tragic and heart-rending as the loss of a human family member. Pets can be our faithful companions, our children, or even our coworkers. Because their love is so fiercely unconditional and their … Continue reading
How Can Learning the Harmonica Help the Elderly? An Interview with Bill Fried
Bill Fried shares what he has learned from giving harmonica lessons to senior citizens.
Today SevenPonds speaks with Bill Fried, who works with the elderly in skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, senior centers and rehabilitation centers. He recently picked up playing the harmonica and quickly became passionate about it— enough, at least, to share … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Arts, education, Frère Jacques, Harmonica, Music, United States, Winds
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“One Foot in Heaven, Journey of a Hospice Nurse” by Heidi Telpner
A memoir of one woman’s experiences in assisting her clients with passing on from one life into the next
For the uninitiated, the concept of hospice may be hard to grasp. For one person it may involve involve a ward where a doctor sends a terminally ill patient at the end of his or her life. For another, it … Continue reading
“How I Knew Her” by Nataly Dawn
A tribute song about the loss of a maternal figure
“How I Knew Her” takes listeners on a journey of grief and self-discovery as the titular song off Nataly Dawn’s 2013 solo album. The album itself was conceived as a heavily autobiographical piece that reflects the artist’s upbringing as the daughter … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Grief Loss and Bereavement, Local Musicians, Loss of a Mother, Nataly Dawn, Pomplamoose
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