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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)
“Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men
The song can be interpreted in many different ways
“Little Talks” by Icelandic indie band Of Monsters and Men was released in 2011 and was their debut single. It’s a song about love and loss, and the memories that love can create. And like all great works of art, … Continue reading
New Study Suggests Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Early Mortality
People who stay awake late at night have 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner than early risers
It appears the classic adage “the early bird gets the worm” may be beneficial for our health, not just for seizing the day. A new study finds that night owls (people who stay up late into the night and have … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Chronotype, Lark, Morning, Night, Night Owl, Night Owls, Research, Science of Us, scientific study, Sleep
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“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack
The short book on grieving is a road map for the newly bereaved
“Grieving: A Beginner’s Guide,” by Jerusha Hull McCormack is a short book about the nature of grief and the intricacies of the grieving process. It is exactly what the title suggests: a guide for the first-time griever. McCormack describes the … Continue reading
Study Suggests Restricting Calories May Slow Aging Process
Study participants who ate severe calorie-restricted diets showed overall health improvement over two-year period
Recent research suggests that calorie restriction can slow metabolism and minimize oxidative cell damage, two key factors related to the aging process. The study was published in the journal Cell Metabolism. The authors write that calorie restriction “is a dietary … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aging, Aging Process, Caloric Intake, Calories, Diet, Free Radicals, longevity, Metabolic Rate, Metabolism
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“To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns or the sharp stones on life’s path.”
- Kahlil Gibran
Long-Lost WWII Shipwreck Where The Five Sullivan Brothers Died Finally Located
The brothers' subterranean grave was discovered on St. Patrick's Day
Sometimes a bit of closure can arrive late. But, as the saying goes, it’s usually better than never. Such is the case for the Sullivan family. On Nov. 13, 1942, five brothers — George, Francis, Joseph, Madison and Albert Sullivan … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Battle of Guadalcanal, Guadalcanal, navy, Navy Destroyer, Shipwreck, St. Patrick's Day, Sullivan Brothers, U.S. Navy, USS Juneau, War, World War II, WWII
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