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Author Archives: Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What can the Funeral Consumers Alliance do for you? An Interview with Marjorie Bridges
Marjorie Bridges informs us on the many resources that the FCA provides to help plan funeral and memorial services
Today SevenPonds talks with Marjorie Bridges, who has been an active volunteer with Funeral Consumers Alliance of San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties for 15 years. A former president of the FCA and its sister non-profit, Funeral Education Foundation, lately she … Continue reading
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Katy Butler
A cautionary tale of a loss that teaches us how to take control of our own deaths
What happens after a debilitating stroke or a sudden heart attack snatches away the vitality of an elderly parent, spouse, or friend? How can we make the transition from child to caregiver or from spouse to nurse? What questions should … Continue reading
“The Show Must Go On” by Queen
A powerful song about strength in the face of death
’s incredible power-ballad, “The Show Must Go On”, radiates the unadulterated strength that bubbles to the surface when one faces a death-sentence in the form of terminal illness. The song itself was released in 1991, just one month before the untimely AIDs-related death … Continue reading
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
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Tagged Arts, education, Frère Jacques, Harmonica, Music, United States, Winds
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