Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

Happy Holidays to All of Our Wonderful Followers

We wish you the best, especially those dealing with grief and the holidays

We hope our blog has been helpful this past year, especially for those in the midst of grief and the holidays.

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A New Year’s Compliment!

Charles Cowling of the Good Funeral Guide kindly thanks our Sevenponds blog team

Dear Readers, There could not be a lovelier way to kick off the new year than with a thank you from one of our favorite web site’s, The Good Funeral Guide, which also addresses the issues we are so passionate about. … Continue reading

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Reality of Grief and Loss

Haunting photography symbolizes the loss of reality over the death of someone loved

Through her photography, Ellen Jantzen investigates the experiences of grief and loss. In photographs of her husband situated in various settings, she blurs out her husband’s image, leaving an empty presence on which the viewer projects his or her own personal experience. … Continue reading

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Reflecting On The Year Past

Here comes the tsunami to kick open the conversation on death

As 2013 wraps up, I reflect on the changes that took place this past year to alter our national perspective on death. Since death is still a taboo topic, the truth is that we are only at the beginning of … Continue reading

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“The Art of Gift Wrapping, 50 innovative ideas using organic, unique, and uncommon materials” by Wanda Wen

Express the depth of your love and concern with a special handmade gift wrapping

Now that the holidays are upon us, there’s so much to do: the tree, holiday gifts, food and preparations. In the midst of all this hustle and bustle, there are those who are deep into the depths of a depression … Continue reading

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 One new perception, one fresh thought, one act of surrender, one change of heart, one leap of faith, can change your life forever.

- Robert Holden
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