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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
”And all you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be.”
- Pink Floyd; Waters, Gilmour, Wright
We Lose Andy Griffith
The man who epitomized small town Amercia
Andy Griffith died this week. He was our guardian in the TV show “The Andy Griffith Show” and then our protector in “Matlock.” He played “Andy” in the Andy Griffith show for 8 years during the 60’s. Through his part … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Andy Griffith Dead, Matlock, Mayberry, The Andy Griffith Show
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Widowhood is Back
From Scarlett O'Hara to Alexander McQueen, a Victorian way of living and dying is returning
I have a theory about design and culture, that everything trickles down from the fashion world in some shape or form. Fashion pulls from life events to create formalized trends. What was once high-fashion becomes mainstream, reflecting and shaping how … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing Suzette
Tagged Death and Dying, Fashion, Loss of Husband, Mourning, Victorian, Widow, Widowhood
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Nora Ephron Dies of Leukemia at 71
Sad loss of a funny and talented woman and pioneering feminist
I just heard Ms. Ephron passed away. I’ve always been such a great admirer of Nora’s. Being that we are gunning to launch our full website here at SevenPonds, I will offer some of my favorite quotes of hers in … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Death, Nora Ephron, Obituary, Quotes, terminal illness, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail
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SevenPonds at Pride
SevenPonds was proud to support San Francisco Pride 2012
Posted in Inside SevenPonds
Tagged LGBT, Pride, San Francisco Pride, San Francisco Pride Celebration
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“Someone Died, And The Waltz Goes On” by Sir Anthony Hopkins
A beautiful composition he wrote 50 years ago
A few months ago while on vacation I was driving north and heard an interview with Sir Anthony Hopkins on our local NPR radio station, KQED. I had no idea that, in addition to playing the roles like Hannibal Lecter … Continue reading
