Category Archives: Lending Insight

In her thoughtful guide on approaching death, author Anne-Marie Keppel introduces us to the concept of “death nesting.” In her words, this means “preparing the nest for one who is dying, just as we might prepare a nest for one … Continue reading →

When young people experience the death of someone, where do they go for insight? In “After Life: Ways We Think About Death” author Merrie-Ellen Wilcox provides some thoughtful information. She addresses the following questions: “Why do we die? Why don’t we … Continue reading →

“American Symphony” follows two beloved, creative public personas through their relationship highs and lows: Suleika Jaouad, cancer survivor and author of the memoir “Between Two Kingdoms,” and Jon Batiste, an insanely talented musician. The film originally was meant to follow … Continue reading →

In the introduction to “The Flower Fix,” Anna Potter writes that her floral business Swallows & Damsons was “born out of that love for play, imagination and art; curiosity of wild things, and using one’s hands to explore.” After earning … Continue reading →

“My Sister’s Keeper” is not for the faint of heart. Directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on Jodi Picoult’s bestselling novel, this is an emotionally charged drama that delves into the complexities of family, ethics, and the lengths people will … Continue reading →

While near-death experiences, or NDEs, have been both researched and scrutinized for decades, the movie “After Death” portrays real life stories and re-enactments of these intriguing phenomena. While the production company Angel Studios is best known for its faith-based films, … Continue reading →