Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes

The mellifluous song contemplates mortality

“The Plains/Bitter Dancer” by Fleet Foxes is a beautifully composed song, consisting of an instrumental intro and a lyrical second half. It’s about mortality and how death is a natural part of life. The first stanza touches on the aspect … Continue reading

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“Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live.”

- Henry Van Dyke
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Terminally Ill Father “Walks” Daughter Down The Wedding Aisle

Pedro Villarin was able to escort his daughter down the aisle despite suffering from terminal liver cancer

The story of a terminally ill father “walking” his daughter down the wedding aisle has gone viral. Pedro Villarin had been living with liver cancer for the past year. His final wish was to escort his daughter Charlotte down the … Continue reading

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“My doctor is wonderful. Once, when I couldn’t afford an operation, he touched up the X-rays.”

- Joey Bishop
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“Moving On (before and after cancer)” by Sue McCollum

The short book of poetry details the author's experience with breast cancer

“Moving On (before and after cancer)” is author Sue McCollum’s personal journal about her experience with breast cancer. However, it’s unique because it is written entirely in rhyme poetry. The book is divided chronologically into four sections detailing McCollum’s cancer … Continue reading

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New York Bill Would Provide Bereaved Workers Three Months Paid Family Leave

The new bill is on its way to Governor Cuomo

A new bill in New York is seeking to add paid family leave for employees who have recently lost a loved one. Currently in New York people can take paid family leave time following the birth of a child or … Continue reading

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