Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

- Frederick Douglass
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Southern Resident Orca Mother Mourned Newborn Who Had Died

The mom, known as J35, carried her baby who had died for more than two weeks

A recently reported incident out of the Pacific Northwest has added to the notion that animals grieve their loved ones who have died like humans do. A Southern Resident orca caught nationwide attention for two weeks when she was spotted carrying … Continue reading

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New Study Suggests Men Less Likely To Choose Palliative Care

Cultural expectations about gender could play a role in the disparity

A new study found that men with cancer were less likely than women to choose palliative care towards the end of life. The findings were published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Previous research has suggested that men … Continue reading

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“Keg on my Coffin,” by Chris Trapper

The upbeat folk song asks us to celebrate our loved ones who have died

“Keg On My Coffin” by Chris Trapper is a lighthearted folk song written from the perspective of someone who has died. In fact, preceding a live performance of the song, Trapper said, “I tried to imagine what it would be … Continue reading

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“A Good Death” by Deborah Masters and Matthew Carney

The Australian documentary touts the benefits of palliative care for terminally-ill cancer patients

“A Good Death” (2010) is an Australian documentary film about four cancer patients. The film revolves around the patients, their loved ones and the palliative care team/unit that tends to them. The short movie is, like most documentaries about terminal … Continue reading

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“I’m trying to die correctly, but it’s very difficult, you know.”

- Lawrence Durrell
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