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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief: While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Tag Archives: Bay Area
Ohlone Shellmound Buried Beneath the Emeryville Shopping Center
An ancient burial ground's tragic history of conquest and carelessness
Before the Spanish arrived in the 1700s, the Bay Area was home to the Ohlone people. But little evidence remains to tell their story. After all, Histories tend to bury those that come before—a brutal truth embodied by the Ohlone … Continue reading
A Beach Heart for Madeline
A glorious memorial to honor the loss of a loved one
This summer, Bay Area artist Page Hodel brought together family, friends, and fans of her Monday Hearts for Madalene to craft a heart from the most sympathetic medium she could find: humans. Dozens gathered at this beach on the Pacific … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Bay Area, California, Flash mob, Loss, Memorial, Monday Hearts for Madalene, Ovarian Cancer, Pacific Ocean, Pacifica
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Nationwide Events to Commemorate 9/11
The country honors and remembers in events on the 10th anniversary
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the country is starting to commemorate and honor the day that it will never forget. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a dedication ceremony of the 9/11 Memorial will be held for the families … Continue reading
