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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Death Masks Created by 3D Printer Symbolize Journey From Life to Death
The new-age death masks are exquisitely colored and pay homage to the ancient practice
Death masks have a long history, dating back thousands of years. In the absence of photography, they were an excellent way for the still-living to remember and commemorate their loved ones who had died. And now, Neri Oxman and her … Continue reading
“See You Again,” by Charlie Puth
Puth's solo rendition of the mega-hit is a mellifluous tribute to love and loss
The piano-laden ballad “See You Again” by Charlie Puth is an emotional tune, reflecting on the sadness and numerous questions that loom following the death of a loved one. Puth talks directly to his loved one who has died in … Continue reading
“At my age I do what Mark Twain did. I get my daily paper, look at the obituaries page and if I’m not there I carry on as usual.”
- Patrick Moore
Barbara Bush, Comfort Care and National Dialogue About End of Life
The former First Lady's final days prompted national discussions about end of life and palliative care
Former First Lady Barbara Bush died on April 17, 2018, at age 92. She will be remembered for many reasons, including her push to improve national literacy, being the matriarch of an influential political family, and her earnestness and candor. … Continue reading
