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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
Why Am I Writing About The Film “High Fidelity” On A Blog About End Of Life?
Sadly, today I relate to its exploration of disenfranchised grief and conclude with the film's list of the top 5 songs about death
Today I had a High Fidelity kind of day. The truth is I’ve had a few too many such days this past year. Sadly, I’ve been dealing with disenfranchised grief a lot. It’s not good. For those of you who … Continue reading
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To those who see” by Gwen Frostic
Inspiring poetry about nature for those exiting the grieving process or seeking a bereavement gift
I ask myself why have I not shared this small poetry book “To Those Who See” by Gwen Frostic with you, my readers? Simply put, it’s my most treasured book. And treasures are to be hidden, aren’t they? the winds blow … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Ber, Bereavement, Bereavement Book, Bereavement Gift, Block-Prints, Book Review, Grieving Process, Gwen Frostic, Michigan, Mid-Century, Mid-Century Book, Nature
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A Man Suffering Dementia Is Humiliated To Tears
A private community run by men humiliates a member - at what point does chauvinism cross the line?
We all love touching holiday stories, so this is an Easter story. My middle brother called family members for the Easter holiday and told the same story to each of us. He was quite upset. It all begins on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Easter, Stroke, Swiss, Switzerland
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Crowd Sourcing Helps Find Debris of Beijing-Bound Boeing 777-200 Flight That Departed Malaysia
A global volunteer network help scan satellite images and today loved ones were notified by text that all are dead
Sadly, we report that it has been confirmed that all passengers on Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 are dead. Loved ones were notified by a text message this morning. One cannot help but ask – was a text message the proper way … Continue reading
Clinkle’s Lucas Duplan Personifies the Pinnacle of Startup Greed
I pause to consider, what is the true meaning of life?
I will segue from my usual Sharing Suzette topics to say a few words on business, which begs the question—just what is the meaning of life? I bring this up because of a recent national news story. It goes like … Continue reading
Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
It’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of love in the midst of death. The project’s origins take us to 2005: the moment Page Hodel encountered … Continue reading
