Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Octogenarian Author Jane Seskin Offers a Model for Aging and Living Well

A long life marked by resilience, boldness, humor and caring
Posted on November 15, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Jane Seskin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 books, most recently the poetry collection “Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65.” Her writing has appeared in more than 40 publications, including Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, … Continue reading →

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Funeral Home Owner Chris Johnson Spending Halloween in Jail

More than a dozen bodies found decomposing at his Georgia funeral home
Posted on October 31, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Halloween is the time for scary tales about the supernatural and the macabre, but this season brings a true chilling story of grizzly neglect by funeral home owner Chris Johnson that has left families of the departed in a state … Continue reading →

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“How to Host a Viking Funeral” by Kyle Scheele

Scheele's quirky, creative quest to help others release regrets is amusing and touching
Posted on October 27, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

No one is immolated in “How to Host a Viking Funeral,” although more than 20,000 regrets scribbled on paper do go up in smoke, along with a rather impressive-looking cardboard Viking boat. The event, documented in this entertaining tome, was … Continue reading →

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Laura Murphy Takes Solo Honeymoon After Fiancé’s Death

Social media postings bring her solace, support and thousands of followers
Posted on October 17, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

What would you do if your fiancé died a month shy of your wedding day? Shut down emotionally? Fold into a fetal position and not get out of bed for a month? Well, Laura Murphy decided she would go on … Continue reading →

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“See You Again” by Carrie Underwood

In this power ballad about sudden loss, death isn’t the end
Posted on October 7, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

Some songs about death convey the anguish of loss, resonating with sadness and poignant recollections of the one who has died. But Carrie Underwood’s “See You Again” attempts to uplift with a hopeful tone and production, despite the tragedy that … Continue reading →

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Kawamura Hospice Seamlessly Fuses Nature with Indoor Spaces

Award-winning design by Yamazaki Kentaro creates a soothing environment
Posted on September 27, 2024 by Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds

The connection between the natural world and human health is deeply ingrained in Japan, from Shinto and nature worship, to forest bathing (shinrin-yoku), to the tradition of harmoniously blending gardens and architecture. Japanese architect Yamazaki Kentaro brings those cultural values … Continue reading →

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