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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“Medical Aid in Dying: A Guide for Patients and Their Supporters” by Lonny Shavelson, MD
Booklet is a valuable resource for anyone considering or curious about aid in dying.
“Medical Aid in Dying: A Guide for Patients and Their Supporters” was born out of Dr. Lonny Shavelson’s years of firsthand experience, medical research and patient care in this evolving field. The 79-page booklet outlines the who, what, where, when … Continue reading
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“Always” by Steven Spielberg
The spirit of a recently dead aerial firefighter must guide a younger pilot and help the love of his life move on
“Always” is a heartwarming (and even sappy) fantasy film about death and letting go — to a beautiful theme song: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” sung by The Platters. Set in the fictional location of Flat Rock, Colorado, the 1989 … Continue reading
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“Body and Soul” Art Exhibit at Bourse de Commerce in Paris
The multimedia show explores the connections between the body, life, and death by bringing together a diversity of contemporary artists
For its “Corps et Âmes” exhibition, the Bourse de Commerce in Paris brings together 100 artworks including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and video. The multimedia show — in English, the title means “Body and Soul” — features works from over … Continue reading
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Tagged Art exhibition, Body and Soul, Corps et Âmes, Pinault Collection
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“Dying for Sex,” Starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate
The FX miniseries - inspired by a true story - is raw, real and more than a little raunchy
“Dying for Sex,” a comedy/drama miniseries loosely based on the true story of Molly Kochan, is about a woman who leaves her husband in order to explore her sexual desires after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Michelle Williams and … Continue reading
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“Hand to Earth” by Andy Goldsworthy
Goldsworthy’s work using natural, found resources can serve as inspiration for incorporating art into loss
If you’ve ever seen precariously balanced rock piles, also called cairns, while hiking or at the beach, then you can begin to imagine the artwork that has made Andy Goldsworthy notable. However, his art — which uses objects found in … Continue reading
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“The Sea” by John Banville
An astounding representation of the grieving mind
John Banville’s 2005 novel “The Sea” is not an easy read. Not emotionally. Not mentally. But, like grief itself, it is best approached with the right tools and an openness to fully experiencing it. In the case of this brilliantly … Continue reading
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