Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Exercises in Grief: The Button Bouquet

How a simple button bouquet can be a subtle, sweet reminder of a loved one as you grieve.
Posted on August 2, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Grieving Exercises: 3 Tips for a Button Bouquet You adored your loved one. Just not his or her fashion sense (i.e. anything triangle-collared circa 1970). At the same time, it’s hard to let go of someone’s things as your grieve; … Continue reading →

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“Heartbeats” Cover by José González

José González's pensive tune is the perfect memorial song for a significant other
Posted on July 29, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

There’s something wonderfully enigmatic when it comes to Swedish artist José González (if only for the dot connecting between his Argentinian/Gothenburg roots). He’s got a knack for recording songs with a melancholy punch, using classical acoustics to create melodies of … Continue reading →

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Before It’s “Too Late”: Seniors Share Fears Before Death

The fears and regrets of the dying expressed through an honest photo series by Steve Rosenfield
Posted on July 27, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Steve Rosenfield is the brains behind the “What I Be” project, which is known for highlighting teens as an exploration of human identity and expression. “It’s a way to tell your story the way you want it to be told,” … Continue reading →

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Malaysia Airlines: Remembering the Flight MH17 Victims

How can we tackle the grief of a second Malyasia Airlines crash? A New York Times article suggests we get to know the flight's passengers
Posted on July 26, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the wake of a tragedy like Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the public’s reaction wavers between points of grief and denial, depression and anger, and endless other frustrating couplets on the grieving spectrum. It was pretty horrific to read the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Idea for Ashes: Flower Heart

Scatter the ashes of your loved one beside a heart shaped floral arrangement
Posted on July 26, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

3 Tips for Your Own Floral Heart Ceremony: It’s not uncommon to scatter or bury cremation ashes under a favorite tree. Instead of tossing a few flower stems, SevenPonds suggests a memorial idea of placing a heart shaped floral arrangement … Continue reading →

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Beaches (1988) by Garry Marshall

Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey star in a film about the arch of a friendship through love, jealously and illness
Posted on July 25, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Beaches is Garry Marshall’s 1988 adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart’s novel of the tumultuous but unbreakable friendship between C.C. Bloom (Bette Midler) and Hillary Whitney (Barbara Hershey). While the film has its flaws, Beaches is an important part of the … Continue reading →

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