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Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
The Lifespan of a Poem: “And Death Shall Have No Dominion”
How a poem by Dylan Thomas inspired Welsh artist Ceri Richards
It’s a lucky thing when the work of one great artist can directly inspire another — new conversation is born and both pieces are given an inch more of artistic immortality. UK painter Ceri Richards’ (1903-1971) interpretation of Dylan Thomas’ … Continue reading
The Paddle Out: Grief & Healing After Death
A ceremonial “Paddle Out” can bring peace during the grieving process
Paddle Out: 3 Tips for a Cathartic Grieving Ceremony Certain stages of the grieving process can feel like trudging through mud. You motivate yourself to move one foot forward, only to end up in grief that feels just as heavy … Continue reading
Qingming: A Chinese Death Tradition
Have Chinese traditions on death, family and the afterlife changed since the Tang dynasty?
Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, occurs every spring in China. The sacred day has been a call to action for Chinese families since the Tang Dynasty, encouraging them to tend to their ancestors’ graves. Today, Qingming can be observed with … Continue reading
Estate Planning After Death: The Questions to Ask
How to settle an estate after death? Let your inquisitiveness be an asset in the process
Practical Tips: The Trickier Questions of Estate Planning Understanding how to settle an estate after death can feel like opening a batch of Russian dolls—you find one problem, question or concern after another. SevenPonds has spoken to many estate planning … Continue reading
Remembering Maya Angelou
Poet and activist Maya Angelou passes away at the age of 86
America lost its beloved poet Maya Angelou last night, who passed away in North Carolina at the age of 86. Maya Angelou’s poetic voice reaches far beyond the domain of America’s literary history; her words mark the triumph of a writer … Continue reading
The Victorian Era & the Art of Mourning
Understanding the art of an era obsessed with death, mourning, and ceremony
December, 1861: Prince Albert feels pangs of what wife Queen Victoria describes as “a nasty, feverish sort of influenza and a deranged stomach.” He retires from the household Christmas festivities, bed-ridden, and passes away on the dawn of December 14th, … Continue reading
