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Author Archives: Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)
Yosemite Camp 4, Ground Zero and Metaphors of the Dying Process
A Photo Essay of my Recent Vacation Travels
My vacation begins with an early morning stealth slide-in to Camp 4 located in Yosemite National Park. Camp 4 is the renowned location where rock climbers have camped in proximity to El Capitan since the mid 40’s and is now … Continue reading
Gandhi, An Unparalleled Man Representing Non-Violence
We Honor Him By Visiting His Memorial, Raj Ghat and Devoting A Week to India
This coming Sunday Oct 2nd marks the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and a national holiday in his honor – International Day of Non-Violence. We are devoting this week leading up to the international holiday to Gandhi, his homeland, India, … Continue reading
In Lieu Of Flowers, A Conversation For the Living
A Personal Favorite Book of Stories About Loss
Certain books just stick with you, long after you turn the last pages and put them back on the shelf. In Lieu of Flowers, A Conversation for the Living by Nancy Cobb is one of those books for me. I … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing Suzette
Tagged Book Review, Death and Loss, Grief, Loss of a Loved One, Nancy Cobb
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The 10th Anniversary of 9/11
The Reflecting Absence Memorial Opens
We all unite as Americans in having universal unforgettable moments (be they generational) that are so nationally riveting that each of us shares that exact moment in common. To name a few, for those who are old enough to remember, … Continue reading
Coming Soon at SevenPonds
What Will be Launching Next
Be on the lookout at SevenPonds because new additions are on their way. In the coming months, we are pleased to announce the launching of our Local Resources—a comprehensive database of services and products for everything the end-of-life experience requires. … Continue reading
Posted in Inside SevenPonds
Tagged Coming Soon, end-of-life, End-of-life Planning Guide, Local Resources, SevenPonds
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Robert Ettinger Passes From his First Life
A lesson on Nanotechnology, Singularity University, and Cryonics under the Redwoods
Robert Ettinger, the father of Cryonics, passed on July 23rd. For details on the cryonic process Ettinger scientifically proved possible (which involves slowly freezing the body, followed by suspension in a container of liquid nitrogen), click here. Life brings themes into … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged Cryonics, Hash Trees, Merkle Trees, Nanotechnology, Ralph Merkle, Robert Ettinger, Singularity University
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