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Author Archives: Liz Matsushita (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
An Interview with Stephanie Gaines: Part Two
The conclusion of SevenPonds’ conversation with the Crestone End-of-Life Project director
Last week, we published the first part of our interview with Stephanie, whose organization CEOLP operates one of the nation’s only legal open-air cremation sites. Today we find out a bit more about the Colorado site and the experiences of … Continue reading
An Interview with Stephanie Gaines: Part One
The Crestone End-of-Life Project director talks to us about her organization and its singular open-air cremation site
While funeral pyres are common in places like India, the practice of open-air cremation is still very rare in the United States. Yet there has been a shift towards non-traditional burial methods. In the small town of Crestone, CO, Stephanie … Continue reading
California Nurses’ Strike and the Loss of Judith Ming
Medical error by replacement nurse causes tragic death of Oakland woman
Last weekend, ovarian cancer patient Judith Ming, 66, died as a result of a tragic hospital error at Oakland’s Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. While medical errors are not uncommon, Ming’s death has drawn widespread attention because of its unusual … Continue reading
“Ringer” by executive producers Peter Traugott and Pam Veasey
Cult series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" provides an honest, unflinching portrayal of the loss of a loved one
This past week marked the triumphant return of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar to the small screen, as her new thriller/drama Ringer premiered on the CW to strong reviews. Ringer has Gellar playing twins Bridget and Siobhan, sisters with very different … Continue reading
Compassion and Choices to Participate in the Healthy Living Festival
End-of-life consulting and advocacy program to exhibit at annual Oakland Zoo event
by Elizabeth Matsushita (Contributor) Compassion & Choices of Northern California, an organization that provides free end-of-life consultations to the terminally ill and their families, will be participating in this year’s 8th Annual Healthy Living Festival at the Oakland Zoo this … Continue reading
