Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Legacies” by Nikki Giovanni

Poem explores one generation's transmission to another
Posted on July 4, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

her grandmother called her from the playground        “yes, ma’am”        “i want chu to learn how to make rolls” said the old woman proudly but the little girl didn’t want to learn how because she knew even if she … Continue reading →

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Golden Gate Bridge’s Death Count Plummets, Thanks to New Suicide Barrier

Safety-proofing the world’s most dangerous bridge
Posted on June 23, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge has long been recognized for its bright orange towers, elegant cables and Art Deco style. It regularly appears in movies and on television, and draws more than 10 million visitors each year. Yet the … Continue reading →

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Käthe Kollwitz Evokes a Mother’s Grief at New York’s MoMA

Drawings, prints and sculptures explore themes of motherhood, grief and resistance
Posted on June 10, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

German artist Käthe Kollwitz was not one to turn away from the darker parts of life. Her work was informed not only by the suffering witnessed all around her, but also by her personal encounters with death and grief. Now, … Continue reading →

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Using AI for Burial-Related Purposes

AI has been unearthing old remains – and creating new possibilities
Posted on May 21, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the modern era, finding a burial site is relatively simple – there are cemeteries, records and websites such as Find a Grave – not to mention loved ones left behind. In contrast, ancient burial sites can be much harder … Continue reading →

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“Prayer” by Lizzie West

Singer-songwriter reminds us that our loved ones live on in the sun and rain
Posted on May 5, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Named Breakout Artist of the Year by AOL and Entertainment Weekly in 2003, Lizzie West is largely unknown today. Yet she created some beautiful music, including “Prayer,” an ode to those who’ve died, and a reminder to their loved ones … Continue reading →

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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt

Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
Posted on April 26, 2024 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ben Platt’s powerful song, “In Case You Don’t Live Forever,” is the love letter all of us would want to write a parent, friend or mentor who’d served as a guide in our lives. Released in 2019 on his debut … Continue reading →

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