WELCOME TO OUR BLOG
Welcome to the SevenPonds.com blog – a community-driven extension of SevenPonds.com! I hope you find comfort and community in the resources and stories featured here. I’m always happy to hear from readers and can be reached at suzette@sevenponds.com.
FEATURED
-
“As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull:
How a poignant song gained gravitas through the artist's life experiences -
“The Sea” by John Banville:
An astounding representation of the grieving mind -
Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento:
Printed or engraved items allow for a personal touch
-
Categories
Author Archives: Michelle Raybeck (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento
Printed or engraved items allow for a personal touch
Immediate family members aren’t the only ones who might want a keepsake by which to remember your loved one. Just as it’s become customary to give out wedding favors printed or engraved with the names and date of the … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Leave a comment
“Comeback” by Prince
Prince expresses his grief over the loss of his infant son
One of the greatest multitalented musicians of the last 40-odd years, Prince, crafted a ballad titled “Comeback” following the death of his week-old son, Amiir, in 1996. The song, a poignant reflection of his grief, was made available only on … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Leave a comment
U.S. Presidents’ Duties Include Planning Their Own Funerals
Each places personal touches on centuries-old traditions
On this Presidents Day, with the recent death of former President Jimmy Carter fresh on our minds, the time seems apropos to take a close look at the official ways in which Americans honor the passing of their commanders in … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Leave a comment