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Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
The Grief Beneath: Reflections Andrew Wyeth
The truth behind Andrew Wyeth's paintings speaks far more to death and loss than Americana
Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) was the perfect target for both the dismissive, incensed judgment of art critics as well as the adoration of the larger public. His meticulous landscapes of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Cushing, Maine captured the pristine, rural nature … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged American realism, Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Christina's World, Death, Grief, Maine, Realism, Tempera, Wyeth
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Weekly Tip – Grief Healing: A Message in a Bottle
Why throwing a message in a bottle can be the perfect activity for someone in the stages of grief
Weekly Craft Idea: A Message in a Bottle What is it that makes the idea of a message in a bottle so alluring? I remember sitting down at eight years old to write a list of fantastic hopes and questions … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Craft, DIY, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Process, Message in a Bottle, Stages of Grief, Steps of Grief
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The Fault in Our Stars Directed by Josh Boone
John Green's best-selling novel about a romance between two terminally ill teens comes to the big screen
The Fault in our Stars (2014) is director Josh Boone’s adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same name. On one hand, the book is a story of first love between witty teenagers Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus (Ansel Elgort). … Continue reading
Cézanne: Letting the Grief Settle
Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne's "Sorrow" is telling of how the painter lived with death and grief
Check out more of our Soulful Expressions posts here to explore more articles on art that inspire us to consider the way we approach death and dying. No one knows grief better than Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). When I talk … Continue reading
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Tagged Accepting Death, Art, Cezanne, Death, Grief, Grieving, Paul Cezanne, post-impressionism
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Weekly Tip – Memorial Service Idea: The Feather Memorial Bouquet
Let your celebration of life ceremony take flight with this memorial ceremony craft
Weekly Tip: Feather Memorial Craft Explore more of SevenPonds’ tips through the Practical Tips page , in which you can discover everything from memorial craft ideas to help with end-of-life planning. When it comes to planning a memorial service or … Continue reading
Weekly Tip: Negotiation for After Death Plans
What does it cost you to make sure your post-death plan fees aren't too high? Only a bit of gall and negotian motivation
Weekly Tip: Planning for Death and Negotiating Your Estate Fees It can be hard to speak up for yourself when creating your post-death plans. But, in sharing her estate planning experience, a woman named Jody Roth explains why one of your … Continue reading
