Author Archives: MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Family Tree” Design Integrates SMS Technology with Urns

Designboom winners Loucas Papntoniou and Asta Sadauskaite digitilize death with their new take on the family tree

SevenPonds recently highlighted the “Design for Death” competition by Designboom, which featured many innovative end-of-life creations — winners ranged from a biodegradable coffin to a device by Studio PSK that can “turn a loved one into rain” after their passing. … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Hugs

How a simple hug can help us through the grieving process

In a recent blog post, writer Suzanne Boles tells the story of how she grew to understand the healing power of a hug. A hug, she explains, is something so deceptively simple that we may think to overlook its power. … Continue reading

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A Woman’s War: The WWII Photography of Lee Miller

The model-muse turned journalist captured unparalleled, haunting images of death in WWII.

For a long time, Lee Miller lived in history as the love and muse of Man Ray. The American artist helped shape her into the Dada-era darling we remember today – who could forget those lips? In recent years, however, … Continue reading

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What is Beyond Surviving? An Interview with Susan Celentano, LMFT

Facilitating recovery and hope for a stronger, more meaningful life after the suicide of a loved one

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Susan Celentano of Beyond Surviving. Susan has been practicing psychotherapy in the Los Angeles Area for over 20 years, where she works as a therapist for those grieving the suicide of a loved one. Through her … Continue reading

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“The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages” by Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.

Author Leo Buscaglia explores lessons of life and death through the adventures of Freddie the leaf

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages by Leo Buscaglia is not a children’s book per se; rather the book is “an inspiring allegory [that] illustrates the delicate balance between life and death,” in … Continue reading

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“Dying was just an extended version of Ash Wednesday”

-- Author Don Delillo
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