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Author Archives: Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)
Grandparents Who Babysit Live Longer
A German study has found that occasionally taking care of the little ones increases longevity for those over 70
It’s been said a grandparent is a child’s link to the past and the grandchild is the grandparent’s link to the future. The results of a German study published this year indicates the future they share may be longer if … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Our Monthly Tip: Repurpose a Lost Loved One’s Vintage Jewelry
Honor them this holiday season by upcycling a few of their favorite things
Our Tip of the Month Not all of your lost loved one’s jewelry collection was made up of costly pieces thought to be” worth” passing down to the next generation. So why not upcycle their less expensive fashion jewelry into … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”
- Willie Nelson
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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“You Will Be Found” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
The showstopper from "Dear Evan Hansen" convinces the bereaved they are not alone
There’s a reason the lyrics to “You Will Be Found” have been translated into four languages. The world has embraced this song from the Tony-winning Broadway musical “Dear Evan Hansen.” Though it serves as the anthem for the play’s namesake, a … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”
- John Burrows
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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“An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination” by Elizabeth McCracken
A moving memoir about having a stillborn baby
There is no single English word for a stillborn baby. The title of Elizabeth McCracken’s memoir, “An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination” becomes this writer’s sensitive description of that which no common noun can name: a baby … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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