Author Archives: Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Mama Liked the Roses” by Elvis Presley

A loving song mourning the loss of a beloved mother and appreciating all that she did in life for her son

When it comes to memorial music, it seems that The King is still one of the best around at crooning out heart-wrenching ballads that reach out and grab the soul. In his 1969 song, “Mama Liked the Roses,” Elvis’ gospel … Continue reading

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What is Jin Shin Jyutsu? An Interview with Judy Andry: Part Two

In this two-part interview, Judy Andry explains the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu and how the practice can improve quality of life

Today SevenPonds speaks with Judy Andry. Judy Andry has been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1984. She was one of the first three members of the Jin Shin Jyutsu Advisory Council in 1998 and she has a small private counseling … Continue reading

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Death and Turkey

The history of Thanksgiving as a holiday of life, death and mourning

In American culture, there are two different thought processes behind the history and tradition of Thanksgiving. The most prevalent of which is the school-taught story of a celebration between the Pilgrims and Indians (most likely with the Wampanoag tribe) in … Continue reading

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What is Jin Shin Jyutsu? An Interview with Judy Andry: Part One

In this two-part interview, Judy Andry explains the basics of Jin Shin Jyutsu and how the practice can improve quality of life

Today SevenPonds speaks with Judy Andry. Judy Andry has been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1984. She was one of the first three members of the Jin Shin Jyutsu Advisory Council in 1998 and she has a small private counseling … Continue reading

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Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

A practicing surgeon contemplates mortality by examining the experiences of his elders and their caregivers

The concept of death is a compelling subject to dwell on. As we grow and mature, it becomes ingrained in us that, while a life may be the longest thing we will ever experience, the experience itself is shorter than … Continue reading

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“Spikes” by Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon’s “Spikes” offers readers a perspective into how a person can unexpectedly learn to cope with the grief of losing a child

The process of grieving is a healing pain that can revitalize the spirit, just as much as it can signal the end of something or someone that we are beholden by. This is the main lesson for the short story … Continue reading

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