Author Archives: Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)


What is Natural Burial? An Interview with Ed Bixby

Ed Bixby of Steelmantown Cemetery talks about what sparked his interest in natural burial and the specifics of natural burials and its differences from traditional burials
Posted on January 10, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Ed Bixby, owner and operator since 2007 of Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve in New Jersey. He is also the Vice-President of Green Burial Council International. Steelmantown Cemetery Green Burial Preserve is the only cemetery in … Continue reading →

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”Every life has death and every light has shadow. Be content to stand in the light and let the shadow fall where it will.”

- Mary Stewart
Posted on January 6, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)
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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on January 5, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Chilly Days Together 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 … Continue reading →

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Monday Hearts for Madalene

Page Hodel creates the most beautiful hearts in an ongoing celebration of love
Posted on December 29, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Happy New Year! 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 … Continue reading →

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Heart-Warming Human Interest Stories for the Holidays

A few of our favorites to share with our readers this holiday season
Posted on December 24, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

During the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for an influx of human-interest stories demonstrating the good in humankind to circulate around the Internet. These stories touch our hearts deeply. They teach us the meaning of being better and more generous … Continue reading →

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”…When it comes down to it, that’s what life is all about: showing up for the people you love, again and again, until you can’t show up anymore.”

- Rebecca Walker
Posted on December 23, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Find more sayings and songs here.

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