Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“There’s a bit of magic in everything, and some loss to even things out.”

- Lou Reed
Posted on June 16, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Guns Now the Leading Cause of Death in Kids in the US

A recent analysis found that guns have outpaced car crashes in killing U.S. children and young adults
Posted on June 6, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

As heartbreaking images of mass shootings once again sweep the nation — the murders of 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, shortly on the heels of the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York — a new … Continue reading →

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Retiring? You Might Consider an Accessory Dwelling Unit

Seniors convert or build side structures to age next to caregiving family members
Posted on May 22, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Cottages, basement studios and converted garages – all of these are examples of add-on living spaces known as accessory dwelling units. Commonly, they’ve been used to house young adult children or set up a home office. But as housing prices … Continue reading →

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“Grief” by Barbara Crooker

An American poet evokes the pain of grief alongside the sorrow of letting go
Posted on May 15, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Grief is a river you wade in until you get to the other side. But I am here, stuck in the middle, water parting around my ankles, moving downstream over the flat rocks. I’m not able to lift a foot, … Continue reading →

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The World’s Oldest Person Has Died at 119

Kane Tanaka died in Japan on Tuesday, April 19
Posted on May 2, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For the past three years, Japan’s Kane Tanaka held the title of the world’s oldest person. In early April, she became widely recognized as the second longest-lived person in known history, after Jeanne Calment, a French woman who reportedly died … Continue reading →

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Ancient Europeans Likely Reopened Graves for Heirlooms

Researchers say community members, not robbers, claimed special belongings
Posted on April 24, 2022 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Anyone who’s watched Indiana Jones or Lara Croft explore ancient cities to claim buried treasure won’t blink twice at the concept of a grave robber. After all, what else would motivate others to dig up the dead, ransack their tombs, … Continue reading →

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